Caribbean Crab-Crammed Clams

 5 tbsp. butter
1 tsp. garlic, chopped
5 scallions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper or chili pepper
1 tbsp. curry powder
1 lb. shredded crab meat
1 1/2 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped
1 tbsp. parsley
crab liquid or clam juice
salt and pepper to taste
2 c. breadcrumbs
clamshells
 
Melt butter in a large skillet. Add garlic, scallions and jalapeno pepper or chili pepper. Sauté until all are tender. Stir in curry powder, mix thoroughly. Add crab, coriander and parsley. Stir to mix. Then add the crab liquid or clam juice, salt, pepper, and breadcrumbs. Stuff the mixture into clamshells and bake at 375 °F for 25 minutes or until browned.

Yield: 6-8 servings