Crabmeat Imperial

Marc · 08-24-2007, 09:31 AM

Crabmeat Imperial

1 lb. fresh, jumbo, lump crabmeat
1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
3 tbsp. diced red pimentos
1/4 cup minced scallions
1 cup Bechamel sauce*
Salt, white pepper, cayenne to taste
2 tbsp. cognac or sherry
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs
4 tbsp. butter

A. Bechamel Sauce* (medium white sauce):
1 cup milk
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. butter
salt, white pepper, cayenne to taste

Place all ingredients in microwave measuring cup and microwave on high for 2 min. Whisk with a wire whisk and microwave for another 2 min. Adjust seasonings lightly to taste. Set aside.

B. Crabmeat: Saute scallions, bell pepper and pimentos in 3 tbsp. margarine or butter for 3 min. Add Bechamel sauce, cognac and mix well. Add lump crabmeat and lightly toss to coat-be gentle to avoid breaking up lumps. Place in ramkins, top with breadcrumbs and dot with butter. Bake at 375 for 15 min. or until bubbly.
(serves four)

08-24-2007, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Marc Administrator GCB Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The hearts of women everywhere. Age: 28 Posts: 2,675 Rep Power: 46	Crabmeat Imperial Crabmeat Imperial 1 lb. fresh, jumbo, lump crabmeat 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper 3 tbsp. diced red pimentos 1/4 cup minced scallions 1 cup Bechamel sauce* Salt, white pepper, cayenne to taste 2 tbsp. cognac or sherry 1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs 4 tbsp. butter A. Bechamel Sauce* (medium white sauce): 1 cup milk 2 tbsp. cornstarch 2 tbsp. butter salt, white pepper, cayenne to taste Place all ingredients in microwave measuring cup and microwave on high for 2 min. Whisk with a wire whisk and microwave for another 2 min. Adjust seasonings lightly to taste. Set aside. B. Crabmeat: Saute scallions, bell pepper and pimentos in 3 tbsp. margarine or butter for 3 min. Add Bechamel sauce, cognac and mix well. Add lump crabmeat and lightly toss to coat-be gentle to avoid breaking up lumps. Place in ramkins, top with breadcrumbs and dot with butter. Bake at 375 for 15 min. or until bubbly. (serves four) __________________ GCB Myspace Need Guitar Tabs? Need Song Lyrics?