Best 7 Crab Imperial Casserole Recipes

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Crab imperial casserole is a classic seafood dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab with a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal, and it can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a simple casserole or one that's loaded with vegetables and cheese, there's a crab imperial casserole recipe out there for everyone.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE



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The recipe serves eight, but plan to double it. Fresh mushrooms and lump crabmeat make it hard to turn down seconds of this rich casserole. -Barbara Carlucci, Orange Park, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 45m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Cook pasta according to package directions. , Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute mushrooms in butter until tender. Stir in flour, pepper and salt until blended; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil. Cook and stir 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in crab and soup until blended., Drain pasta. Add crab mixture; toss to coat. Transfer to a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with cracker crumbs. , Bake, uncovered, 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 100mg cholesterol, Sodium 806mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE



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YUM! Fennel adds a subtle sweet note, but you can omit if it's not on hand. You can also adjust sherry to taste, I just love sherry with creamy crab dishes. This recipe calls for a casserole dish but use individual ramekins if desired, just adjust to a shorter baking time.

Provided by c.walsh

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb crabmeat, picked free of shells
1/2 onion, finely diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup fennel, finely diced
3 tablespoons butter
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup heavy cream
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
cayenne, pinch
10 Ritz crackers, crushed finely
1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 cup cheddar cheese, blend shredded
paprika, pinch (smoked paprika if you have it)

Steps:

  • Saute onion, celery and fennel in 1 tbl. of butter until soft and translucent being careful not to brown much or burn, over med heat about 5 minute Add pinches of salt and pepper to taste, remove from heat. Add remaining butter and let melt in pan, set aside.
  • In medium bowl, whisk eggs with cream and mayo. Stir in next 6 ingredients through crackers.
  • Fold in onion mixture, gently fold in crabmeat, stir in sherry.
  • Pour into buttered casserole dish, preferably glass dish so you can monitor the browning on the sides, but any dish will do.
  • Top with shredded cheese and sprinkle with paprika. I used fresh parmesan on top of the cheddar blend for a slight crust.
  • Bake 20-30 minute at 400 degrees, or until lightly browned and bubbly. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 21.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 144.9, Sodium 917.1, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.5, Protein 21.3

CRAB IMPERIAL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 large green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound Chesapeake Bay crabmeat
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Crab boil seasoning

Steps:

  • Saute green pepper in butter until translucent, but not brown.
  • Add to crabmeat, salt and pepper. Stir in mustard, mayonnaise and Worcestershire sauce. Put in buttered casserole. Top with bread crumbs, a few pats of butter, and sprinkle with crab boil seasoning. Bake for 25 minutes in a preheated 375 degree F. oven.

CRAB IMPERIAL II



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A tangy, rich crab dish that will be enjoyed by the family or by guest. Incorporate scallops and tiny shrimp to dress up the dish.

Provided by Al P.

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound crabmeat
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
1 teaspoon paprika
3 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, combine crab meat, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, dry mustard, and beaten egg.. Mix thoroughly.
  • In an 8" pie dish, spread mixture and lightly coat the entire dish with bread crumbs. Then sprinkle the top with paprika. Dot the dish with the butter.
  • Bake in a preheated oven for 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450.2 calories, Carbohydrate 8.1 g, Cholesterol 166.1 mg, Fat 33.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.4 g, Sodium 1086.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

RACHEL'S CRAB IMPERIAL



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Chunks of crab meat are baked in a creamy sauce underneath a buttery crust in this quick and easy recipe.

Provided by Lisawas

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 pound cooked crabmeat
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ green bell pepper, minced
1 egg, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
2 slices white bread, crumbled into fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Melt the margarine in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the flour, and cook a few minutes until the bubbles begin to subside. Whisk in the milk, and cook over medium-high heat until thickened. Stir in the crabmeat, Worcestershire sauce, green pepper, and beaten egg. Season to taste with salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Cook, stirring constantly until quite thick. Spoon into the prepared baking dish.
  • Place the breadcrumbs into a mixing bowl, and drizzle with the melted butter. Toss together until the breadcrumbs are evenly moistened with butter. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the crab mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the casserole has firmed and the bread crumbs are golden brown, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 11.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 661.5 mg, Sugar 7 g

CRAB IMPERIAL



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This is a recipe that is a favorite of many of us coastal Delaware natives. Our newly elected Vice -President, Joe Biden, has more than likely been served this when he came to political dinners. There are many varied crab imperial recipes, but this is one we enjoy. I hope you will try it and tell me what you think.

Provided by Debaylady

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 1 Casserole, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb backfin jumbo lump crab meat
4 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat)
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped green peppers, sauteed
2 tablespoons chopped pimiento, drained
1 egg yolk
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (do NOT use low-fat)
1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Steps:

  • Gently go through the lump crab meat for any shell fragments. Set crab meat aside.
  • Mix mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, salt and egg together until well blended.
  • Fold in the sauteed peppers and drained pimentos.
  • Very carefully, fold in the crab meat lumps until coated with mayonnaise mixture.
  • Place in buttered casserole dish.
  • Casserole Topping:.
  • In small bowl, mix together the egg yolk and the mayonnaise.
  • Now spoon on top of the casserole filled with crab mixture.
  • Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning on top.
  • Bake 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until browned. May serve with lemon wedges.

EASTERN SHORE CRAB IMPERIAL



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Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Food Processor     Shellfish     Bake     Mayonnaise     Crab     Fall

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lump crabmeat, bits of shell and cartilage removed
2 slices firm-textured white bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons curly parsley leaves, rinsed and wrung dry in paper toweling
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground hot red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup mayonnaise (use light, if you like)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly coat 6 large scallop shellswith nonstick cooking spray or, if you prefer, lightly coat a 6-cup au gratin pan or shallow casserole; set aside. Place the crab in a medium-size mixing bowl and set aside also.
  • 2. Tear the bread into small chunks, letting them drop into a mini food processor fitted with the metal chopping blade. Using 3 to 4 brisk pulses, reduce to moderately coarse crumbs. Drizzle the melted butter over all and pulse 2 to 3 times to incorporate. The crumbs should now be moderately fine. Tip onto a piece of wax paper and reserve.
  • 3. Add the parsley, salt, black pepper, and cayenne to the processor (no need to wash the bowl or blade), and pulse briskly 3 to 5 times until the parsley is coarsely chopped.
  • 4. Add the mayonnaise and mustard and churn until smooth, about 5 seconds. Scoop on top of the crab and toss lightly to mix.
  • 5. Mound the crab mixture in the scallop shells or spread evenly in the augratin dish, and scatter the buttered crumbs on top.
  • 6. Bake uncovered on the middle oven rack until bubbling and touched with brown, 12 to 15 minutes.
  • 7. Serve at once, accompanying with a tartly dressed salad of greens. Roasted asparagus spears also make a delicious accompaniment.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh and high-quality crab meat. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet and delicate flavor, while frozen crab meat may have a more bland or fishy taste.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. You can use a combination of lump crab meat, backfin crab meat, and claw crab meat to create a more flavorful casserole.
  • Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is delicate and cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it or it will become tough and chewy.
  • Use a flavorful sauce. The sauce is what will bring all the flavors of the casserole together, so make sure it is flavorful and well-seasoned.
  • Top the casserole with a crispy breadcrumb topping. This will add a nice texture and flavor to the casserole.

Conclusion:

Crab Imperial Casserole is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for any special occasion. With its creamy, flavorful sauce, tender crab meat, and crispy breadcrumb topping, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dish to serve, give Crab Imperial Casserole a try. You won't be disappointed!

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