EXCELLENT CRAB IMPERIAL

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A rich, creamy version of an elegant favorite. Great for a dinner party, as it can be made ahead!

Provided by DOREENBUCH

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallots
1 green bell pepper, finely chopped
6 fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced
1 pimento, chopped
½ cup heavy cream
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1 pound cooked crabmeat, flaked
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup Gruyere cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease 6 individual baking dishes.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513.1 calories, Carbohydrate 11.2 g, Cholesterol 142.7 mg, Fat 41.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 775.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

gita basnet
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This crab imperial recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Tray Bates
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I was looking for a crab imperial recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Monica Henning
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This crab imperial recipe is easy to make and always turns out delicious. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


thiwa8618 pathi
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I've made this crab imperial recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The crab is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sycoking Yt4
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This crab imperial recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


6 Magpies & The 3 Crows
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I was looking for a crab imperial recipe that was easy to make and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Jahel's Movies & Stuff
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This crab imperial recipe is easy to make and always turns out delicious. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nicola Gilbert
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I've made this crab imperial recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The crab is tender and juicy, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Md Sakib Sakib
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This crab imperial recipe is a winner! The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


War Shadow
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I was skeptical about making crab imperial at home, but this recipe proved me wrong. It was so easy to make, and the results were amazing. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Phoka Menziwa
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This crab imperial recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make, and it always turns out delicious. The crab is tender and juicy, and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friend


Sabina Pokhrel
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I love crab imperial, and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is rich and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Mozaib Khan
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This was my first time making crab imperial, and it was a success! The recipe was easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Rana Manu
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I've made this crab imperial recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect. The crab is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Umer dj Umer dj
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This crab imperial recipe was absolutely delicious! I made it for a dinner party and my guests raved about it. The crab was fresh and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.