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

Hassan Abdikhadir
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Can't wait to try this!


Isaac Miracle
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This recipe looks delicious!


Mohammed Hussein xagla toosiye Barow
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I'll be sure to try this recipe soon!


Srabon islam
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Owen Mcglothlin
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This is the best crab imperial I've ever had!


Hamadard
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I'm definitely making this again!


Shamimur Rahman
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Amazing!


Ayaah Nash
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Delicious!


Md Billal hossan
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Wow!


Bepari Eyasin
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This recipe is a keeper! The crab imperial was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making this again and again.


corona 2019
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I made this crab imperial for a special occasion and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was. I'll definitely be making this again.


Hadayat Baaloch
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I had some trouble finding lump crab meat, so I used flaked crab meat instead. It worked out just fine. The crab imperial was still very delicious.


Agnes Adams
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This crab imperial was a bit too rich for my taste. The sauce was very thick and heavy. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Shilpi Sultana
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I'm not usually a fan of seafood, but this crab imperial was surprisingly good. The crab meat was tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Legacy Daddyyoo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The crab imperial was creamy, flavorful, and oh-so-crabby. My family loved it!


sahabuddin mia
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I've made crab imperial many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of Old Bay seasoning really takes it to the next level. Thanks for sharing!


Tumi Mohubu
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Wow! Just wow! This crab imperial is off the charts delicious. The combination of crab, shrimp, and spices is heavenly. And the breadcrumb topping adds the perfect finishing touch.


Madhav Phudel
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This crab imperial recipe was an absolute hit at my dinner party! The flavors were incredibly rich and decadent, and the crab meat was cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again soon!