Ingredients
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Filling
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1 pound fresh lump Crab Meat
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¼ cup Mayonnaise
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1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
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½ cup finely chopped Onion
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½ cup finely chopped Celery
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¼ cup finely chopped red Bell Peppers
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh Parsley
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1 teaspoon finely grated Lemon Zest
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2 tablespoons fresh Lemon Juice
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1 teaspoon Paprika
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2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce
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Salt
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Freshly ground Black Pepper
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Topping
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1½ cups Panko
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1 teaspoon Paprika
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4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Directions
A fancy lunch, sophisticated first course, or main dish, this potpie fits in anywhere and into any busy schedule. Preparation consists of a quick cooking to soften the vegetables and then simply stirring the ingredients together. Baking time is a mere 15 minutes, and it is ready to serve.
Steps
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Position a rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put 4 ovenproof baking dishes or ovenproof bowls with a 2-cup capacity (for entrées) or 8 ramekins with a 1-cup capacity (for appetizers) on a baking sheet. The baking sheet makes it easier to move the baking dishes in and out of the oven. |
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Make the FillingIn a medium bowl, stir the crabmeat and mayonnaise together. Set aside. |
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In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the onion, celery, and bell pepper and cook until they soften, about 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside. Stir the parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, paprika, and Worcestershire into the crabmeat. Stir in the onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the filling evenly among the baking dishes. |
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Prepare the ToppingIn a medium bowl, stir the panko, paprika, and melted butter together to evenly moisten the panko. Divide the mixture evenly among the filled baking containers. Pat gently to form a firm, even coating over the crabmeat. |
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Bake until the topping is lightly browned and the juices are bubbling gently, about 15 minutes. Protecting your hands with pot holders, put the hot baking dishes on individual plates and serve. |
