Best 7 Crab Imperial Bake Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary masterpiece with Crab Imperial Bake, a delectable seafood casserole that combines the finest flavors of crab, rich cream sauce, and a crispy breadcrumb topping. This classic dish is elevated with the addition of succulent shrimp, making it a true feast for seafood lovers. The article offers a collection of recipes to suit every preference, from the traditional Crab Imperial Bake to creative variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will guide you through the process of preparing this exquisite dish, ensuring a delightful and memorable dining experience.

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CRAB IMPERIAL CASSEROLE



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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

3 cups uncooked spiral pasta
1-3/4 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
5 tablespoons butter, cubed
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups 2% milk
4 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/4 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers

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 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

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

IMPERIAL CRAB CASSEROLE



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This spicy crab casserole is a specialty of Sting-Ray's in Cape Charles, Virginia. Great baked until lightly browned and bubbling in the center and served hot with toast on the side. A winner in our house.

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Seafood

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 c unsalted butter, melted
3 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 c heavy cream or evaporated milk
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 c panko bread crumbs
1/2 c red bell pepper, chopped fine
1/4 c yellow onion, chopped fine
1/4 c finely chopped parsley
2 Tbsp each sherry and fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 tsp worcestershire
1 tsp each paprika and ground mustard powder
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper, optional
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400^. Butter 6 shallow 6 oz. ramekins or a 2 quart casserole. Set aside.
  • 2. Heat 5 Tablespoons of the butter in a 2 qt. saucepan over medium-high heat. Add flour, and cook, stirring until smooth, about 2 minutes;making a roux. Whisk in the cream and bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook, stirring until thickened, about 10 minutes.
  • 3. Remove from heat and stir in crabmeat, half the bred crumbs, bell pepper, onion, half the parsley, sherry, lemon juice, worcestershire, half the paprika, cayenne, mustard salt and pepper.
  • 4. Divide mixture into prepared ramekins or casserole dish; place ramekins on a baking sheet set aside. --- In a small bowl, mix remaining butter, crumbs, and paprika until evenly coated; sprinkle on top of casserole or ramekins. Bake until lightly browned and bubbling in the center, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle any remaining crumb mixture over each serving if any is left. Serve hot with toast if desired on the side. Enjoy!

CRAB IMPERIAL



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 37m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 large green pepper, diced
1 tablespoon butter
1 pound Chesapeake Bay crabmeat
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup bread crumbs
Crab boil seasoning

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 BAKE



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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

1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
2 large eggs, well beaten
10 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/4 cup heavy cream
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (2 ounce) jar chopped pimiento
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup dry breadcrumbs
paprika

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



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Provided by Jean Anderson

Categories     Food Processor     Shellfish     Bake     Mayonnaise     Crab     Fall

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound lump crabmeat, bits of shell and cartilage removed
2 slices firm-textured white bread
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons curly parsley leaves, rinsed and wrung dry in paper toweling
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Pinch ground hot red pepper (cayenne)
2/3 cup mayonnaise (use light, if you like)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard

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



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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

1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
1 pound cooked crabmeat
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ green bell pepper, minced
1 egg, beaten
salt and ground black pepper to taste
cayenne pepper to taste
2 slices white bread, crumbled into fine breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter

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:

  • Choose the Right Crab: Opt for fresh or frozen crab meat for the best flavor and texture. Blue crab, Dungeness crab, and Jonah crab are popular choices.
  • Prepare the Crab: Remove any shells or cartilage from the crab meat and flake it into small pieces.
  • Make a Creamy Base: Create a rich and luscious base for your Crab Imperial Bake by combining ingrédients such as butter, flour, milk, and cream.
  • Incorporate Seasonings: Enhance the flavor of your Crab Imperial Bake with a variety of seasonings, including Old Bay seasoning, paprika, salt, and black pepper. You can also add a touch of cayenne pepper for a subtle heat.
  • Add Vegetables: Vegetables like chopped celery, onion, and bell pepper add texture and a pop of color to your bake.
  • Use Quality Breadcrumbs: Panko or cracker crumbs provide a crispy topping for your Crab Imperial Bake. Make sure to season the breadcrumbs before adding them to the dish.
  • Bake until Golden Brown: Bake your Crab Imperial Bake until the top is golden brown and the center is bubbling hot. The baking time may vary depending on the size of your baking dish and the amount of filling.

Conclusion:

Elevate your seafood repertoire with this delectable Crab Imperial Bake. Indulge in the harmonious blend of creamy, savory, and slightly sweet flavors. The succulent crab meat, perfectly integrated with the aromatic ingredients, promises an unforgettable culinary experience. Whether served as a main course or a delightful appetizer, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. Don't miss out on the opportunity to savor this exceptional creation that showcases the beauty of fresh seafood and culinary artistry.

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