Crab Mousse in Cucumbers

Directions

1. 1
   Remove 2 tablespoons crab meat for garnish, if desired.
2. 2
   Place the remaining crab, cream cheese, mayonnaise, mustard, shallots, horseradish, cayenne pepper and salt (if using salt) in a food processor bowl; cover and process until smooth, scraping sides of bowl.
3. 3
   Spoon mixture into a pastry bag fitted with a large star tip.
4. 4
   Using a zester or vegetable peeler, peel the cucumbers, leaving some strips of skin.
5. 5
   Cut into 3/4 inch thick slices (or halve 2 cucumbers lengthwise and slice 3/4 inch thick).
6. 6
   With a melon baller, scoop out the center of each slice to create a cup.
7. 7
   Pipe mousse into cucumber cups.
8. 8
   Garnish each with reserved crab meat, if desired.
9. 9
   Cover and chill up to 2 hours before serving.