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Crab Imperial Casserole

Handed down from a special lady born on Smith Island, this will surely bring memories of times gone by with whiffs of the salty air.
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Course: Main
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Crab, Crab Imperial

Ingredients

  • 1 pound freshly picked crab meat
  • 3/4 c mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1/4 t salt
  • 1/4 t pepper
  • 1/2 t Old Bay Seasoning, plus more to sprinkle on top
  • 1/4 c green bell peppers, finely diced (optional)
  • 1/3 c crushed Ritz or Townhouse crackers

Instructions

  • Mix mayo and egg with salt, pepper and Old Bay. Reserve about 1/4-1/3 cup to glaze the top.
  • Fold into crab meat, tossing lightly.
  • Sprinkle the finely diced green pepper over the crab mixture
  • Pour the reserved mayo mix over the top and spread it using the back of a spoon to cover the crab.
  • Sprinkle with cracker crumbs followed by more Old Bay.
  • Bake at 350°F for about 30 minutes.