Name: Crab Ravioli with Lemon Butter
Prep time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: Makes 45
Ingredients: For the filling:; 1 cup ricotta cheese (8 ounces); 1 cup lump crabmeat, such as peekytoe (8 ounces); Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; For the ravioli:; All-purpose flour, for baking sheet; 90 wonton wrappers (two 12-ounce packages); 1 large egg, lightly beaten, for egg wash; Coarse salt; For the sauce:; 1 stick unsalted butter; 2 teaspoons lemon peel, very finely chopped, plus 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; Garnish: fresh chervil

These zesty melt-in-your-mouth ravioli combine a classic ricotta filling with lump crabmeat. The fresh acidity of lemon adds to the delicacy of this dish.

Source: Martha Stewart Living, February 2011

45 mins 35 mins Makes 45

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Ingredients

Directions

1. Make the filling: Mix together ricotta, crabmeat, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, and the red-pepper flakes.
2. Make the ravioli: Lightly flour a baking sheet. Working in batches, arrange 45 wonton wrappers on a work surface; keep remaining wrappers covered with a damp paper towel. Mound 1 teaspoon crab filling in the center of each. Brush edges of wrappers with egg wash, and top each with another wrapper. Press edges to seal. Cut out circles using a 2 1/4-inch cookie cutter; transfer to baking sheet.
3. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Working in 2 batches, cook ravioli until they rise to the top, 2 to 3 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, make the sauce: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Melt 4 tablespoons butter, and heat until just bubbling and frothy. Transfer first batch of ravioli to skillet using a slotted spoon, along with about 2 tablespoons cooking liquid. Add 1 teaspoon chopped lemon peel and 1 teaspoon juice, and swirl to combine. Transfer to plates.
5. Repeat with second batch of ravioli. Garnish with chervil.