Crab Imperial (Florida Style) Recipe

Name: Crab Imperial (Florida Style)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb lump crabmeat (backfin); ½ cup milk; 1 tablespoon milk; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon flour; 4 egg yolks (well beaten); ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅛ teaspoon white pepper; ¼ teaspoon celery salt; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice; ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; paprika

Servings: persons

1 lb lump crabmeat (backfin)
½ cup milk
1 tablespoon milk
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon flour
4 egg yolks (well beaten)
½ teaspoon dry mustard
⅛ teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon celery salt
¼ teaspoon salt
1 ½ teaspoons lemon juice
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
paprika

1
Heat 1/2 cup of milk to boiling point.
2
Melt butter and then add flour,& then pour heated milk over flour/butter mixture.
3
Beat until smooth and creamy.
4
Allow to cool.
5
Add the well beaten egg yolks, seasonings, lemon juice, Worcestershire and 1 Tablespoon mayonnaise.
6
Blend well.
7
Add crabmeat and mix thoroughly (handling gently).
8
Fill either shells or small dishes.
9
Mix remaining 2 Tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 Tablespoon of milk and brush on top.
10
Sprinkle lightly with paprika.
11
Bake in preheated oven at 400 degree for 10 minutes and serve.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb lump crabmeat (backfin), ½ cup milk, 1 tablespoon milk, 3 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Crab Imperial (Florida 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 (Florida Style)

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