Crab Imperial (Baltimore Style) Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial (Baltimore Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crabmeat (lump or backfin); 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, unsalted); 2 teaspoons shallots (chopped very fine or minced); 2 tablespoons flour; 3/4 cup half-and-half; 1/8 teaspoon white pepper; 1/8 teaspoon ground mace; 2 tablespoons sherry wine; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 2 egg yolks (well beaten); 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; paprika (sprinkle on top)

Servings: persons

1 lb crabmeat (lump or backfin)
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, unsalted)
2 teaspoons shallots (chopped very fine or minced)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons sherry wine
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 egg yolks (well beaten)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
paprika (sprinkle on top)

1
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2
Melt butter in a heavy small saucepot over medium heat. Add shallot and stir until very lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes.
3
Blend in flour, white pepper and mace and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
4
Add half-and-half, egg yolks, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sherry and cook until thick and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt, and gently fold crabmeat into sauce, being careful not to break up chunks.
6
Fill either shells, oven-proof shells, ramekins, or small oven-proof bowls.
7
Sprinkle tops with paprika.
8
Place onto a cookie sheet and bake until mixture is bubbling, about 12 to 15 minutes, and serve immediately.

277

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb crabmeat (lump or backfin), 4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, unsalted), 2 teaspoons shallots (chopped very fine or minced), 2 tablespoons flour, and more.

Yes, Crab Imperial (Baltimore Style) 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 (Baltimore Style)

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