Directions

• In a small bowl, combine the crab, egg yolk, onion powder, garlic
• powder and salt. Stir in cheese; set aside.
• For pastry, in a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in
• shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Combine tomato
• juice and Worcestershire sauce; stir into dry ingredients just until
• moistened. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead 8-10 times.
• Divide dough into 22 equal pieces. Pat or roll each piece into a
• 4-in. circle, 1/4-in. thick.
• Place eight circles among two greased baking sheets. Place a heaping
• tablespoonful of filling in the center of each circle.
• For fins and tails, cut six circles into fourths. Cut lines into each
• curved side. Place two fins and a tail on each circle on baking
• sheets, attaching with water. Press onto circles.
• In the remaining eight circles, cut scale shapes into bodies using
• the small end of a pastry bag coupler. Brush edges with water and
• place over filling; press to seal. Brush tops of pastries with egg
• white.
• Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. For eyes,
• cut small circles out of mozzarella using the coupler; place on hot
• pastries with a piece of olive in the center for pupils. Garnish
• plates with endive and blueberries if desired.
• In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients. Cook and stir over
• medium heat until cheese is melted. Serve with pastries. Yield: 8
• servings (2-1/2 cups sauce).