Crab Imperial

Equally delicious if made with lobster meat instead of crab meat!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage
• 1⁄2 cup scallion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup  chopped pimiento
• 1  egg, yolk only
• 1  teaspoon dry mustard
• 4  artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
• 2  tablespoons paprika
• 1  cup mayonnaise
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup  seasoned dry bread crumb
•  salt and black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.
2. In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, scallions, bell pepper, pimento, egg yolk, dry mustard, artichoke hearts, paprika and one-half cup of the mayonnaise.
3. Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Spoon the crabmeat mixture into four one-cup baking dishes; then cover with the remaining mayonnaise.
5. Sprinkle Parmesan and breadcrumbs on top and bake in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
6. Serve immediately.