How to Make Rachel's Crab Imperial - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're a seafood lover, then you're in for a real treat with Rachel's Crab Imperial. This delicious and indulgent recipe combines succulent crab meat with a rich and creamy sauce, resulting in a dish that's sure to impress even the most discerning palate. Whether you're looking for a show-stopping main course for a special occasion or just want to treat yourself to something truly decadent, this recipe is sure to fit the bill.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 1 9x9-inch casserole dish

  • 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

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 662mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 33g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 242mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 731mg