CRABMEAT-PARMESAN QUICHE

Steps:

• Set oven to 400 degrees (oven rack set to bottom-lowest position).
• Fit the prepared pastry into the 10-inch pie plate; fold edges under and crimp edges as desired.
• Using a fork, prick holes in the pastry all over.
• Fill with pie weights or dried beans.
• Place the pie plate on a baking sheet and bake for 8 minutes; remove the pie weights; cool.
• In a skillet saute the green onions with garlic over medium heat for about 3 minutes; stir in crabmeat, lemon rind, Old bay seasoning and cayenne (or ground red pepper) saaute for another 2 minutes.
• In a large bowl whisk together eggs, cream, salt and parmesan cheese.
• Add in the crab mixture; mix to combine and season with black pepper.
• Pour into prepared pie crust.
• Bake quiche (on top of a baking sheet) for about 35-40 minutes or until set.
• Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.