Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

2 tablespoons cold vegetable shortening

1/4 teaspoon salt

3 to 4 tablespoons ice water

For filling

• 1 (1-lb) king crab leg, thawed if frozen, or 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
• 4 large eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning such as Paul Prudhomme's
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 2 oz coarsely grated Monterey Jack cheese (1/2 cup)
• 2 oz coarsely grated Swiss cheese (1/2 cup)

• Special equipment: a pastry or bench scraper; a 9-inch glass or ceramic deep-dish pie plate; pie weights or raw rice

Description

Serve This Quiche (John Travolta's Favorite) For Lunch Or Dinner With A Green Salad.

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