Crab Imperial Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. crab (best you can get); 3/4 c. finely chopped onion; 3/4 c. finely chopped celery; 1/4 c. butter; 1 Tbsp. flour; 1 1/2 c. half and half; 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise; 1 Tbsp. ketchup; 1 c. homemade bread crumbs (needs fluffiness of real bread); 1/4 c. white wine; 1 Tbsp. lemon juice; 2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh); white pepper, lemon juice, Tabasco and salt to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb. crab (best you can get)
3/4 c. finely chopped onion
3/4 c. finely chopped celery
1/4 c. butter
1 Tbsp. flour
1 1/2 c. half and half
1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. ketchup
1 c. homemade bread crumbs (needs fluffiness of real bread)
1/4 c. white wine
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
2 Tbsp. parsley (fresh)
white pepper, lemon juice, Tabasco and salt to taste

1
Saute onion and celery together in butter very slowly until tender.
2
Add everything else but crab, adding crab last.
3
Need a big pan for this recipe.
4
Spray shells with Pam and fill.
5
Can be made ahead.
6
Top with butter and bread crumbs.
7
Bake at 375u00b0 until bubbly and slightly brown.
8
Serve with scalloped potatoes and asparagus.
9
Serve a salad for a first course.

296

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. crab (best you can get), 3/4 c. finely chopped onion, 3/4 c. finely chopped celery, 1/4 c. butter, and more.

Yes, Crab Imperial falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crab Imperial

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