Remove the egg yolks from the whites and put in a medium-size mixing bowl.
Using the back of a fork, mash the eggs and then add mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt, black or white pepper, hot sauce and chives or green onions.
Stir with a fork to mix.
Add the crabmeat and stir gently to mix.
Spoon equal amounts of the mixture unto the egg white halves.
Chill the eggs for 2 hours before serving.
To serve, garnish with caviar, if desired.
Sprinkle with paprika.
