Delightful Deviled Crab

Recipe

• 1 pound backfin crabmeat
• 1 cup fresh cracker crumbs
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ cup minced onion
• ¼ teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• ⅓ cup butter, melted
• ¼ cup milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• ½ cup fresh cracker crumbs
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 375° F.

In a large bowl, mix 1 cup crumbs, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire, onion, Tabasco, cayenne, mustard, parsley, ⅓ cup butter, milk, salt and pepper. Gently mix in crabmeat. Place in lightly greased 1 quart casserole. Combine ½ cup crumbs and 3 tablespoons melted butter. Spread over top of casserole. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned and bubbly. Cool slightly before serving.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor MM2