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Stuffed Squash Blossoms (Yields 12 Blossoms)

STUFFED SQUASH BLOSSOMS (YIELDS 12 BLOSSOMS)

Directions:

Set oven to 350 degrees
Clean 1 dozen large squash blossoms
Pick any shells from 1# Best quality fresh crab meat
In a bowl mix 1/8 cup fresh chopped tarragon, Zest and juice of 1 lemon, 1 lime, 1 orange, ¼ cup best quality mayonnaise, 2 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp white pepper and crab meat. Taste mixture and adjust seasonings to your liking
Gentle stuff crab mixture in blossoms
Place blossoms on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper
Brush blossoms with 1 egg slightly beaten and then lightly dust with ½ cup breadcrumbs
Bake for 8-10 minutes, until crab is hot
Enjoy with green goddess dressing—recipe follows

GREEN GODDESS DRESSING (YIELDS 2.5 CUPS)

Ingredients:

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup green onion
2 cloves garlic
½ cup basil
¼ cup tarragon
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
2 TBS champagne vinegar
1 tsp tabasco
1 tbs sugar

Directions:

Place all ingredients in blender and process until smooth.
Taste and Adjust seasoning as desired