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Crab Imperial

Succulent crab is baked in a rich and creamy sauce. Served golden brown in ramekins this is a gourmet treat.

At a glance
Main Ingredient
Seafood
Cuisine Type
American
Menu Part
Appetizer
Serves
4
Yield: 4

Ingredients

1 lb. crab meat
1 tsp. parsley
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1 tsp. seafood seasoning
1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
3 oz. mayonnaise
1 tsp. melted butter

Imperial Sauce:
3 oz. mayonnaise
1 oz. half & half
1/2 tsp. seafood seasoning
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce

4 ramekins for baking (or empty natural crab shells)
Pinch of paprika

Methods/Steps

1. Combine all Crab Imperial Ingredients-except for the crab meat-in a medium mixing bowl and whip until smooth.

2. In a separate mixing bowl, add  crab meat and pour imperial mixture over crab meat. Blend all ingredients together by tossing gently in order to avoid breaking crab lump meat.

3. Place 4 ounces of the mix into each ramekin (or natural crab shell) and bake at 400 degrees for 12-15 minutes.

4. In a medium mixing bowl, combine all ingredients for Imperial Sauce and whip until smooth. Top each ramekin (or natural crab shell) of crab imperial with imperial sauce and a pinch of paprika. Place in broiler until golden brown.

Related Terms:

Seafood, American, Appetizer, Entrée

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