Crab Imperial Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb backfin jumbo lump crab meat; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat); 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg, slightly beaten; 2 tablespoons chopped green peppers, sauteed; 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained; Casserole Topping; 1 egg yolk; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat); 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Servings: persons

1 lb backfin jumbo lump crab meat
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers, sauteed
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained
Casserole Topping
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat)
1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

1
Gently go through the lump crab meat for any shell fragments. Set crab meat aside.
2
Mix mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt and egg together until well blended.
3
Fold in the sauteed peppers and drained pimentos.
4
Very carefully, fold in the crab meat lumps until coated with mayonnaise mixture.
5
Place in buttered casserole dish.
6
Casserole Topping:.
7
In small bowl, mix together the egg yolk and the mayonnaise.
8
Now spoon on top of the casserole filled with crab mixture.
9
Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning on top.
10
Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until browned. May serve with lemon wedges.

228

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb backfin jumbo lump crab meat, 4 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 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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