Want to serve up a delicious and elegant hors d'oeurve at your next dinner party? Try this crowd-pleasing appetizer recipe.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups shredded crab meat (imitation or fresh)
  
• 1/2 cup asparagus - steamed & cooled
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. ketchup
• Salt & pepper to taste
• Paprika
  
• Appetizer Crackers (Tip: Light water crackers are a good choice.)
  

Directions:

1. Cut cooked asparagus in small diagonal slices.
2. Combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, ketchup, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
3. Place a small "lump" of crabmeat mixture on top of each cracker. Add an asparagus slice to the top and sprinkle with a dash of paprika.
   

This appetizer is great for cocktail or dinner parties with a larger number of guests. Happy entertaining!