1 lb. white crabmeat, including coral from female crab
2 c. milk
Sprinkle mace
2 pieces lemon peel
4 tbsp. butter
2 c. cream
1/4 c. cracker crumbs
Salt and seasoned pepper
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
2 tsp. sherry

Put milk on top of double boiler with mace and lemon peel. Simmer a few minutes. Add crabmeat, butter and cream and cook for 15 minutes.

Thicken with cracker crumbs, Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper. Allow to stand on back of stove a few minutes. Just before serving add sherry.

This recipe may also be used with shrimp which should be ground.