CRABMEAT RAVIGOTE

Crabmeat Ravigote

Makes 8 appetizer servings

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons cider vinegar

1 tablespoon Creole mustard

1/4 cup heavy whipping cream or half-and-half

1 green onion, green part only, finely chopped

3 sprigs flat-leaf parsley or 6 chives, chopped

2 tablespoons small capers, drained

1/2 teaspoon dried dill

1/2 teaspoon salt

Pinch ground white pepper

Dash Tabasco

Lime wedges for serving

1 pound crabmeat, whatever type you can afford

Whisk all ingredients except crabmeat and limes in a medium bowl.

Pick over the crabmeat for shell bits. Gently stir crabmeat into the sauce. Refrigerate an hour or two before serving with lime wedges.