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Crab Imperial

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Crab Imperial

Description

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.

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 25 Min

Total Time : 40 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4-6
  • 1 jumbo lump crab meat
  • 4 mayonnaise
  • 1 worcestershire sauce
  • 3⁄4 salt
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green peppers
  • 2 chopped pimiento
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 mayonnaise
  • 1⁄8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning

Directions

  • 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.
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