Crabmeat Imperial

By Meisje

Ingredients

• 1 lb. lump crabmeat
• 1/2 C scallions, finely chopped
• 1/2 C green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/4 C chopped pimentos
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 4 artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
• 2 Tbl. paprika
• 1 C mayonnaise
• 1/4 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 C seasoned bread crumbs
• salt and pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat scallions, bell pepper, pimento, egg yolk, dry mustard, artichoke hearts, paprika nd 1/2 C of the mayonnaise. Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon the crabmeat into a baking dish and cover with the remaining mayonnaise. Sprinkle parmesan and bread crumbs through. serve immediately.

One pound of blanched crawfish tails can be substituted for the crab meat.