Thalhimers' Deviled Crab


2 pounds special crabmeat, carefully picked *
1/2 cup EACH: prepared yellow mustard, prepared horseradish
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup hot pepper sauce
1/4 cup mayonnaise, approximately
Paprika

* Special crabmeat is taken from the body. Since this recipe is so highly seasoned,
use this or other (such as claw) less expensive types of crabmeat
rather than lump or backfin. Preheat oven to 350°.

In a large bowl, gently mix crabmeat, mustard, horseradish, eggs and hot pepper sauce.
Add just enough mayonnaise to hold mixture together.
Divide into 8 portions and pack each lightly into cleaned crab shells or ramekins.
Dust lightly with paprika.
Bake on top rack of preheated oven until heated through
and lightly browned on top, 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 8.