Best Florida Blue Crab Imperial Recipes

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

Ingredients

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

CRAB IMPERIAL (BALTIMORE STYLE)

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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

Ingredients

1 lb crabmeat (lump or backfin)
4 tablespoons butter (1/2 stick, unsalted)
2 teaspoons shallots (chopped very fine or minced)
2 tablespoons flour
3/4 cup half-and-half
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground mace
2 tablespoons sherry wine
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 egg yolks (well beaten)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon juice
paprika (sprinkle on top)

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.