Crab and Artichoke Tartlets

 

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Crab dip is always a favorite at parties. This  is a cold filling that looks beautiful in mini phyllo shells, topped with a sprinkle of paprika for added color.

Crab and Artichoke Tartlets

Ingredients:

1 cup mayonnaise

1 cup sour cream

2 teaspoons dried dill weed

1/4 cup finely chopped onion

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Hot Pepper sauce- several dashes to your taste

Cayenne pepper (optional to your taste)

14 ounce can artichoke hearts; drained and chopped

1 pound can wild caught lump crab meat

Frozen Phyllo tart shells

Paprika for garnish

Combine first nine ingredients. Refrigerate one hour or overnight. Fill tart shells and garnish with Paprika. Serve promptly.

This recipe makes about 4 cups of filling. You can also serve as a dip with crackers if you do not want to use the tart shells.  Recipe can be cut in half.

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