Crab Imperial Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted; 3 tbsp. flour; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shell pieces; 1 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper; 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley; 2 tbsp. sherry; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 tsp. worcestershire; 1 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. dry mustard powder; 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Toasted, sliced country bread, for serving

Servings: persons

8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
3 tbsp. flour
2 cups heavy cream
1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shell pieces
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
2 tbsp. sherry
2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp. worcestershire
1 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. dry mustard powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Toasted, sliced country bread, for serving

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1. Heat oven to 400u00b0. Heat 5 tbsp. butter in a 2-qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, and cook, stirring, until smooth, about 2 minutes. Whisk in cream, and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat, half the bread crumbs, bell pepper, onion, half the parsley, sherry, juice, Worcestershire, half the paprika, mustard, cayenne, and salt and pepper. Divide mixture evenly among 6 shallow 6-oz. ramekins; place ramekins on a baking sheet and set aside.
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2. In a small bowl, mix remaining butter, bread crumbs, and paprika until evenly combined; sprinkle seasoned bread crumbs evenly over each ramekin. Bake until lightly browned and bubbling in the center, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining parsley and serve hot with toast on the side.

770

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted, 3 tbsp. flour, 2 cups heavy cream, 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shell pieces, 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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