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In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the pasta squares until al dente, about 5 minutes.
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Drain the pasta and cool under cold running water.
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Pat dry.
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In a small bowl, mix the mayonnnaise with the 1/4 cup of chives and the lemon juice and season with pepper.
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In a medium bowl, toss the crabmeat with the peas.
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Fold in 1/3 cup of the chive mayonnaise.
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Place 1 pasta square on each of 6 plates.
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Spread a small spoonful of the chive mayonnaise on each square and top with a scant 1/4 cup of the crab salad, spreading it to the edge of the square.
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Repeat the layering with another pasta square, another spoonful of mayonnaise and another scant 1/4 cup of the crab salad.
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Top with the final pasta square and a small dollop of chive mayonnaise.
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Garnish with a pinch of grated lemon zest, a pinch of chives and a sprinkle of pepper and serve.
