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      Title: Sunburst Crab Muffins
 Categories: Sandwich, Seafood, Crab
      Yield: 6 Sandwiches
 
    1/2 lb Maryland crabmeat (8 oz)
      3    English muffins
           Butter; for spreading
      1 md Celery rib
    1/4 c  Mayonnaise
      2 ts Lemon juice
    1/8 ts Lemon & pepper seasoning
    1/8 ts Seafood seasoning
    1/4 c  Sliced almonds (optional)
     10 oz Frozen asparagus spears;
           - cooked
      3 sl American cheese (1 oz ea)
           Paprika; for garnish
  
  Remove all cartilage from crab meat. Split, toast, and butter
  English muffins. Finely chop celery. In a bowl, mix celery,
  mayonnaise, lemon juice, seasonings, and almonds, if used. Gently
  mix in crab meat. Arrange muffin halves on cookie sheet. Divide
  asparagus spears among muffin halves. Cover with crab mixture. Cut
  each cheese slice diagonally into quarters. Place two triangles on
  each sandwich. Sprinkle paprika over top of each. Bake at 400°F
  until cheese melts and becomes bubbly, about 15 minutes.
 
  Recipe by: The Maryland Seafood Cookbook
  
  Formatted by: Bill Webster
 
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