Crab Imperial
Ingredients
1 lb jumbo lump crab meat | ||
3 tbs unsalted butter | ||
2 tbs onion, minced | ||
2 tbs red bell pepper, minced | ||
2 tbs flour | ||
1/2 cup milk or half and half | ||
1 tsp old bay seasoning | ||
Kosher salt and black pepper to taste | ||
1/4 cup mayonnaise | ||
1 tbs dry sherry | ||
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce | ||
Paprika for garnish |
Crab imperial combines jumbo lump crab meat with a rich sherried white sauce.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and bell pepper, and cook stirring constantly, until the vegetables are tender.
- Combine flour and milk, stirring well, then add the the vegetable mixture and cook stirring often until thickened. About 2 minutes.
- Add the crab meat and the next 5 ingredients, then spoon into a 2 quart baking dish or individual baking shells. Sprinkle with paprika.
- Bake in a pre-heated 350 degree oven for 20-25 minutes or until bubbly.
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