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Irma's Crab Imperial

Maryland crab meat 

Submitted by Sarah Lane

This is my grandmother's crab imperial recipe.

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​​Directions​

  • Mix pepper and pimento.
  • Add mustard, salt, pepper, eggs and mayonnaise; mix well.
  • Add crab meat and mix in with fingers so no lumps are broken.
  • Pile into individual shells or into a 13x9x2 casserole dish, and top with a light coating of mayonnaise and sprinkle with paprika.
  • For individual crab shells, bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until bubbly.
  • If baking in a casserole dish, bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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​Ingredient​s​

  • 1 green pepper, finely diced
  • 2 pimentos, finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon English mustard (wet)
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper (or black pepper)
  • 2 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 lbs lump crab meat
  • mayonnaise and paprika for topping

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