Kumama's Imperial Crab

This is a family favorite .due to the price of crab (and everything else) these days we only have it for very special occasions. It is easy to make -evern for the beginner cook.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  lb  backfin crabmeat-maryland  blue crab meat
• 1⁄4 cup mayonnaise
• 2  teaspoons chopped pimiento
• 2  teaspoons capers, whole
• 1⁄2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 6  drops  liquid hot pepper sauce
• 4  tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon parmesan cheese
•  paprika (to garnish)

Directions

1. Remove all cartilage from crabmeat. Place crabmeat in a large bowl.
2. Mix mayonnaise, pimento, capers, Worcestershire sauce, salt and liquid hot pepper sauce together and blend well. Pour over crabmeat and toss LIGHTLY.
3. Divide crabmeat between four 4 aluminum or ceramic scallop shaped baking shells
4. Mix cheese with mayonnaise and top each shell with one tablespoon of mixture . Sprinkle with paprika.
5. Place shells on cookie sheet or shallow baking pan and bake for 20 minutes at 375 degrees. Serve at once.
6. Makes 4 servings. May be doubled.