INGREDIENTS
Crab Imperial
1 lb. jumbo lump crab meat
1/4 cup red bell pepper, minced
2 TBSP fresh parsley, minced
1 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tsp. mustard powder
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
3 oz. whole mayonnaise
1 tsp. melted butter
Imperial Sauce
3 oz. whole mayonnaise
1 oz. half & half
1/2 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 tsp. fresh lemon juice
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Topping
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 TBSP melted butter
Paprika
DIRECTIONS
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Combine all Crab Imperial ingredients except for the crab meat, in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
Add crab meat and fold gently until combined, taking care not to break up lump crab meat.
Divide mixture equally among 4 ramekins .
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for Imperial Sauce and whisk until smooth.
In another small bowl, add remaining melted butter to bread crumbs and stir until combined.
Top each ramekin of crab imperial with imperial sauce, then the bread crumbs and a good sprinkle of paprika.
Place in broiler until golden brown.
