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How to prepare "cajun crab ravigote"

cajun crab ravigote

"ravigote" comes from a french word meaning "to invigorate." this easy dish falls somewhere between an appetizer and a salad. it's especially pretty served over a mix of different lettuces.

1 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons minced green pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons minced scallions
1 1/2 tablespoons minced pimientos
1 1/2 tablespoons minced anchovies
4 1/2 cups lump crabmeat
shredded lettuce (mixed varieties)

in a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, green pepper, scallions, pimientos and anchovies until well mixed. chill thoroughly.

gently stir in crabmeat; do not break up lumps. chill until ready to serve.

serve on a bed of shredded lettuce.

serves 6.

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