"In this recipe from the River Cottage Fish Book, chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall layers baguette and lump crabmeat, then pours custard on top...."
INGREDIENTS
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10 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
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1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
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1 tablespoon finely chopped chives
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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Pinch of cayenne pepper
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Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
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1 stick unsalted butter, softened, plus more for greasing the dish
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One 24-inch day-old baguette—ends trimmed, bread cut into 3/4-inch slices
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4 large eggs
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1 cup milk
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1 cup half-and-half