Crabmeat Imperial Recipe

Name: Crabmeat Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Vegetable cooking spray; 1/4 cup chopped green pepper; 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper; 1/4 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon minced onion; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley; 1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 cup skim milk, divided; 1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder; 1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained; 4 (1-ounce) slices white bread; Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

Servings: persons

Vegetable cooking spray
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup skim milk, divided
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk powder
1 tablespoon reduced-calorie margarine
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
4 (1-ounce) slices white bread
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)

1
Coat a small nonstick skillet with cooking spray; place over medium-high heat until hot. Add chopped peppers, celery, and onion; saute until tender. Remove from heat, and stir in chopped parsley.
2
Combine flour and 1/4 cup milk; stir until smooth. Combine flour mixture, remaining 3/4 cup milk, milk powder, and margarine in a large saucepan; stir well. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat; stir in sherry, salt, and hot sauce.
3
Add vegetable mixture to sauce; stir well. Add crabmeat, stirring lightly. Spoon crabmeat mixture evenly into 4 gratin dishes coated with cooking spray.
4
Remove crusts from bread; cut each slice into 4triangles. Lightly toast bread triangles.
5
Arrange gratin dishes on a baking sheet. Bake crabmeat mixture at 375u00b0 for 15 minutes; arrange toast around edges of dishes. Bake 15 additional minutes or until crabmeat mixture is golden. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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: Vegetable cooking spray, 1/4 cup chopped green pepper, 1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper, 1/4 cup chopped celery, and more.

Yes, Crabmeat 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.

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Crabmeat Imperial

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