Best Elegant Crabmeat Imperial Recipes

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MARYLAND STYLE CRAB IMPERIAL



Maryland Style Crab Imperial image

Crab Imperial is a timeless dish made with fresh lump crabmeat. You'll love how easy it is to make this classic dish almost as much as you'll love eating it! This dish can be made with your favorite type of crabmeat and can be used as a stuffing mix for lobster, shrimp, mushrooms and fish.

Provided by Chef Dennis Littley

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
½ cup Hellman's Mayonnaise
1 tsp sugar
1 tsp old bay
1 tsp Italian parsley (finely chopped )
1 large egg lightly beaten (lightly beaten (for a richer version use two egg yolks))
½ tsp lemon juice
old bay (sprinkle on top of the finished crab imperial before baking)

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, lemon juice and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce.
  • Gently fold crabmeat into, imperial sauce, being careful not to break up crab meat.
  • place portions in the baking dish of your choice, using ramekins or small casserole dishes
  • Spinkle tops of crab imperial with old bay or paprika.
  • Bake in 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes (top will turn golden brown) or until a thermometer gets an internal reading of 165 degrees
  • Allow to cool just a few minutes before serving, it will set and be more flavorful as it cools slightly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

RACHEL'S CRAB IMPERIAL



Rachel's Crab Imperial image

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

BRENNAN'S CRABMEAT IMPERIAL



Brennan's Crabmeat Imperial image

From the famous Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans, LA. Posted for ZWT5. You can substitute one pound of blanched crawfish tails for the crab meat.

Provided by TxGriffLover

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage
1/2 cup scallion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375º.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, scallions, bell pepper, pimiento, egg yolk, dry mustard, artichoke hearts, paprika, and one-half cup of the mayonnaise. Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Spoon the crab meat mixture into four one-cup baking dishes; then cover with the remaining mayonnaise. Sprinkle Parmesan and bread crumbs on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.

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