Crafting an excellent crab imperial dish requires careful selection of ingredients and a touch of culinary expertise. This delectable dish, known for its rich and creamy texture, is a true celebration of succulent crab meat encased in a velvety sauce. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply seeking an elegant dish to impress your guests, embarking on this culinary journey promises a symphony of flavors that will leave a lasting impression.
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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.
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
BEST CRAB IMPERIAL
Got this from my mom's Crab Cookbook that looked like it was written in the 60's. There are many Crab imperial recipes but this one doesn't include mayo. Very delicious atop fish or shrimp or on sliced and toasted baguette.
Provided by Sarah L.
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Melt butter and add flour, salt, pepper and mustard over medium heat.
- Heat and stir until smooth and bubbly.
- Slowly add half and half and bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and add green pepper and worchestershire.
- Fold in crabmeat and pour into 8" x 8" baking dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 22.3, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 108.2, Sodium 1113.3, Carbohydrate 6.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 23.3
CRAB IMPERIAL BAKE
One of my favorite dishes to enjoy any time I have the opportunity to travel to the Tidewater area of Maryland.
Provided by KathyP53
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- Butter 8 individual custard dishes or ramekins.
- Set aside crabmeat. Combine next 10 ingredients (through mayonnaise)in medium bowl. Stir until well blended. Fold in crabmeat.
- Stir 6 tablespoons melted butter and bread crumbs together in small bowl.
- Spoon crab mixture into individual dishes. Top each with buttered crumbs. Sprinkle with small amount of paprika. Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.7, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 10.9, Cholesterol 132.8, Sodium 812.6, Carbohydrate 10.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 13.2
EASTERN SHORE CRAB IMPERIAL
Provided by Jean Anderson
Categories Food Processor Shellfish Bake Mayonnaise Crab Fall
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
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.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab meat is tough and chewy. Cook the crab meat just until it is opaque and heated through.
- Use a variety of fillings. Crab Imperial can be made with a variety of fillings, such as bread crumbs, celery, onion, and bell pepper. You can also add herbs and spices, such as Old Bay seasoning or cayenne pepper, to taste.
- Serve Crab Imperial hot. Crab Imperial is best served hot out of the oven. It can be served as an appetizer or main course.
Conclusion:
Crab Imperial is a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or main course, Crab Imperial is sure to be a hit.
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