Maryland Crab Imperial Recipe

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Maryland Crab Imperial
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in heavy small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and stir until very lightly browned, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  4. Blend in flour, ground red pepper, white pepper and mace and stir 1 to 2 minutes.
  5. Add milk,half and half, and sherry and cook until thick and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat;stir in mayonnaise, lemon juice and salt; set aside.
  7. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  8. Add crab and cook 1 minute, being careful not to break up chunks.
  9. Gently fold sauce into crab.
  10. Spoon mixture into 5 or 6 cup au gratin dish.
  11. * Recipe can be prepared 2 to 3 hours ahead to this point. Cover tightly with foil and refrigerate immediately.
  12. Sprinkle top with paprika.
  13. Bake until mixture is bubbling and lightly browned, about 12 to 15 minutes.
  14. * If crab has been prepared ahead and chilled, cooking time may increase to 20-25 minutes.
  15. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 538.67 Kcal (2255 kJ)
Calories from fat 378.59 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.07g 65%
Cholesterol 53.89mg 18%
Sodium 308.1mg 13%
Potassium 139.93mg 3%
Total Carbs 10.95g 4%
Sugars 2.3g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1.12g 4%
Protein 25.77g 52%
Vitamin C 4.6mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 94.4mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 210.64 Kcal (882 kJ)
Calories from fat 148.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16.45g 65%
Cholesterol 21.07mg 18%
Sodium 120.48mg 13%
Potassium 54.72mg 3%
Total Carbs 4.28g 4%
Sugars 0.9g 9%
Dietary Fiber 0.44g 4%
Protein 10.08g 52%
Vitamin C 1.8mg 8%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 0.2mg 2%
Calcium 36.9mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.1
    Points
  • 14
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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