Layered Crab Imperial

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 2
Layered Crab Imperial for a seafood feast
in Seafood

Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour

Ready In

1 hour and 30 mins

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/2 lb unsalted butter
1 1/2 lbs fresh lump crabmeat , picked over
1/2 cup diced onion
1/2 cup diced green pepper
1/2 cup diced celery
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon thyme
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
16 eggs
4 1/4 pints milk ( U.S. pints � 68 fluid ounces )
30 slices white bread

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
480
Sugar
8g
Fat
33g
Layered Crab Imperial is an American classic, consisting of layers of fresh lump crabmeat, bread, eggs, milk, and cheese baked to a golden brown perfection. It's a hearty meal that is often served at family events or special occasions, making it a popular entrée that's perfect for seafood lovers. The dish is relatively simple to prepare and can be paired with a crisp salad or steamed vegetables. The crunchy toast and succulent crabmeat are a perfect combination, while a hint of tabasco adds an exciting kick to the dish.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.Melt butter in a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion, green pepper, celery, and garlic until tender. Remove from heat and stir in pepper, salt, thyme, Worcestershire sauce, ground mustard and Tabasco sauce.
3.In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
4.Spread slices of bread out on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 5-6 minutes, until they are lightly toasted and crisp.
5.Cut the hard edges off the bread and then cut each slice into 3 triangles.
6.Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Layer half of the bread triangles in the bottom of the dish.
7.Spoon half of the crab meat mixture over the bread and sprinkle with 1 cup of cheddar cheese. Repeat the layers.
8.Pour the egg and milk mixture over the top.
9.Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until golden and set.

PROS

This dish is a great way to showcase fresh lump crabmeat, with its flavorful and succulent taste.

It’s a relatively easy recipe to follow, with ingredients that are easy to find in most grocery stores.

CONS

The preparation time is quite long, with toasting bread, preparing crab meat mixture and assembling, and then baking it for a full hour.
The resulting dish is quite filling and can be quite rich.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and has a low-fat, low-calorie content. It is high in omega-3 fatty acids which contribute to reducing inflammation and has positive effects on heart and brain health.
The celery, green pepper, and onion in this recipe are also rich in antioxidants and vitamins.

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