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Deviled Crab Dip

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Deviled Crab Dip

Country February/March 2002
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Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield: about 2 cups.
Plan ahead…needs to chill at least 1 hour.

Because blue crabs are so plentiful in Maryland, we're always looking for new ways to enjoy them. This recipe is easy, elegant and delicious!

Ingredients:
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and onion
• 2 to 3 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon ground mustard
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1-1/2 cups crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
• Assorted fresh vegetables or assorted crackers

Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, green pepper, onion, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, lemon-pepper and pepper sauce. Stir in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or crackers.

1 serving (2 tablespoons) equals 230 calories, 22 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 33 mg cholesterol, 324 mg sodium, 1 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 5 g protein.