INGREDIENTS
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Makes 12-14 warm bites
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 celery stalks, finely chopped
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2 tablespoons finely chopped yellow onion
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1 tablespoon water, if needed
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1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) heavy (double) cream
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1 1/2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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1 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped jarred pimiento (sweet pepper)
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Salt and freshly ground white pepper
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1 egg, lightly beaten
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1 pound (500 g) lump crabmeat
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1 1/4 cup (5 oz/155 g) fine dried bread crumbs
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1/2 lemon, cut in wedges, for serving