Crab Imperial Two

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Ingredients

  • 0.25 poundButter
  • 0.5 cupShallots
  • 1.0 cupPepper, Bell
  • 0.25 cupFlour, all-purpose
  • 2.0 cupCream, Half-and-half
  • 0.5 cupWine, Sherry
  • dashTabasco
  • 2.0 eachEgg
  • 0.5 cupCream, Heavy
  • 2.0 poundcrab meat
  • 0.25 cupParsley
  • 1.0 teaspoonLemon Rind
  • 2.0 cupBread crumbs, dried
  • 1.0 teaspoonpaprika
  • 4.0 tablespoonButter
  • 0.75 cupCheese, Parmesan

Instructions

1

Assemble your ingredients.

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2

Pick over the crab meat.

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3

Melt the butter in a large pan. Add the peppers and the shallots.

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4

Saute briefly till tender.

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Add the flour and stir. Cook briefly and then add some salt, pepper, and the half and half.

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Whisk while bringing to a boil.

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7

Simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in the tabasco and sherry.

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In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Slowly add the heavy cream. Slowly add this mixture to the shallot, pepper, cream mixture, whisking as you add.

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Stir well.

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10

Add the parsley, paprika, lemon rind, and cheese.

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Mix well.

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Fold the crab meat into the sauce and spoon into well-buttered ramekins. Smooth the top, sprinkle with breadcrumbs and then paprika. Drizzle some melted butter on top.

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Recipe Complete!

Enjoy your Crab Imperial Two!

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