Deviled Crab



1 lb. PanaPesca® Crabmeat
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3 green onions, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 tbsp flour
2/3 cup milk
2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/4 cup bread crumbs
Lemon twists

1. Preheat broiler/salamander.

2. In medium-size heavy saucepan, sweat green onions and celery in 3 tbsp butter over medium-high heat. Add flour and cook through another few moments. Gradually add milk, stirring until the mixture is thick and smooth, about 3 minutes. Add mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne pepper. Stir in the crab meat and parsley and remove from heat.

3. Melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in bread crumbs, tossing to cover evenly. Reserve.
4. Brush remaining melted butter into four scallop shells or 4-oz. ramekins. Spoon equal amounts of the crab mixture into each shell or ramekin. Sprinkle with equal amounts of the crumb mixture. Broil until golden brown.

5. Garnish with twists and/or parsley florettes.

Yield: 4 Servings