Crab imperial is a classic seafood dish that is sure to impress your guests. This dish is made with fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, and a variety of seasonings. It can be baked or broiled, and is often served with a side of lemon wedges or cocktail sauce. Crab imperial is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a side dish.
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RACHEL'S CRAB IMPERIAL
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
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
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.
MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB IMPERIAL RECIPE - (3.7/5)
Provided by Tabatha
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, lemon juice and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce. Gently fold crabmeat into imperial sauce, being careful not to break up crab meat. Place portions in baking dish using ramekins or small prep bowls. Bake in 350°F oven for 20 minutes (top will turn golden brown) Allow to cool just a few minutes before serving, it will set and be more flavorful as it cools slightly.
CRAB IMPERIAL II
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
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
CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE
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
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
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
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.
CRAB IMPERIAL (BALTIMORE STYLE)
This serves 3-4 people as an entree or 5-6 people as an appetizer. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me: [email protected]
Provided by Alan Leonetti
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
- Melt butter in a heavy small saucepot over medium heat. Add shallot and stir until very lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes.
- Blend in flour, white pepper and mace and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add half-and-half, egg yolks, dry mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and sherry and cook until thick and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt, and gently fold crabmeat into sauce, being careful not to break up chunks.
- Fill either shells, oven-proof shells, ramekins, or small oven-proof bowls.
- Sprinkle tops with paprika.
- Place onto a cookie sheet and bake until mixture is bubbling, about 12 to 15 minutes, and serve immediately.
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- If you don't have fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed and drained.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat, as it can become tough and rubbery.
- Add a variety of vegetables to your crab imperial, such as celery, onion, and bell pepper.
- Season your crab imperial to taste with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Serve crab imperial immediately after it is cooked or store it in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Crab imperial is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is perfect for special occasions or everyday meals. With its creamy, flavorful sauce and tender crab meat, crab imperial is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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