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Crab Melt Sandwiches
 
1 lb. fresh lump crab meat, picked over
2 Tbsp. fresh lime juice, or to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp. coarse-grained mustard
4 one-inch-thick slices Italian bread, with crust removed
4 tsp. freshly grated Parmesan
unsalted butter, softened, if desired
 
Preheat broiler. Put crab meat in a bowl and add 1 tablespoon lime
juice and toss to combine. In a small bowl, whisk together remaining
tablespoon lime juice, mayonnaise, and mustard until smooth. Pour
sauce over crab and toss to coat. Season crab mixture with salt
and pepper and chill, covered, for 30 minutes. Lightly toast bread.
Lightly butter toast. Spoon one fourth crab mixture into 1/2 cup
measure. Holding toast on top of mixture in measure, invert crab
onto the toast an set on an ungreased baking sheet. Repeat procedure
with remaining crab mixture and toast and sprinkle 1 tablespoon
Parmesan over each sandwich. Broil sandwiches about 3 inches from
heat until cheese is melted and golden, 1 to 2 minutes. Serves 4.

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