Excellent Crab Imperial Recipe

Name: Excellent Crab Imperial
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dry sherry; 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots; 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped; 6 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced; 1 pimento, chopped; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1 egg yolk; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1 pound cooked crabmeat, flaked; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded

Servings: persons

1 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
6 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pimento, chopped
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound cooked crabmeat, flaked
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Gruyere cheese, shredded

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 6 individual baking dishes.
2
Bring sherry to boil in a medium saucepan, and stir in shallots, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and pimento. Over medium heat, cook, stirring occasionally, until only a small amount of liquid remains.
3
In a small saucepan over low heat, whisk together heavy cream and egg yolk for about 3 minutes. Stir into the shallot mixture. Mix in dry mustard.
4
Remove the mixture from heat, and stir in the crab. Cool, stir in the mayonnaise, then scoop into the prepared dishes. Top with Gruyere cheese.
5
Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

645

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup dry sherry, 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots, 1 green bell pepper, finely chopped, 6 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Excellent 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.

Excellent Crab Imperial

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