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                         HOT CRAB MEAT CANAPES

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Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Dish                        Fish
               Appetizers                       Microwave

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  6 1/2   oz           Can crab meat
    1/2   c            Mayonnaise
  1       t            Lemon juice
                       Few grains cayenne pepper
                       Crackers or Melba toast
                       Paprika

 1. Rinse and drain crab meat and remove any ligament, cartilage or shell.
 Shred crab meat with a fork.
 2. Combine crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice and cayenne pepper, to taste,
 in a bowl. Stir to blend.
 3. Spread about 1 teaspoon of crab mixture on each cracker and sprinkle
 with
 paprika.
 4. Arrange 24 canapes on a large, heat-resistant, non-metallic, serving
 platter.
 5. Heat, uncovered, in Microwave Oven 3 to 3 1/2 minutes or until heated
 through.
 6. Serve hot.
 Tip: If desired, 12 canapes may be heated at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.



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