Deviled Crab

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
• 1 1/2 cups butter, melted and divided
• 5 cups soft breadcrumbs, divided
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Preparation

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Add 1 cup melted butter, 4 cups breadcrumbs, and next 3 ingredients. Spoon crabmeat mixture into 10 baking shells or individual baking dishes.
2. Top servings evenly with remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs; drizzle evenly with remaining 1/2 cup melted butter. Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 20 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Turn oven setting to broil. Broil 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately.