Crab Meat Quiche

2 Tbs diced green onion
3 Tbs butter
1/4 lb. cooked and sliced crab meat
3 eggs
1 cup whipping cream
1 Tbs. tomato paste
1/4 cup grated Swiss cheese

Preheat oven to 375°. Cook the onions in the butter over a moderate heat until tender. Do not brown. Add crab meat. Stir until warm. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, bring to a boil and remove from heat. Beat the eggs, cream and tomato paste together. Blend into crab meat mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Pour into or 8 inch pastry shell and top with cheese. Bake 20-30 minutes, until top is puffed and brown. Serve hot or cold. Lobster or shrimp may be substituted for crab, if desired.
JL in South Jersey

http://www.nancyskitchen