Crab Imperial

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One of my favorite dishes to enjoy any time i have the opportunity to travel to the tidewater area of maryland.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 450 degrees.

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Butter 8 individual custard dishes or ramekins.

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Set aside crabmeat.

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Combine next 10 ingredients in medium bowl.

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Stir until well blended.

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Fold in crabmeat.

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Stir 6 tablespoons melted butter and bread crumbs together in small bowl.

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Spoon crab mixture into individual dishes.

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Top each with buttered crumbs.

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Sprinkle with small amount of paprika.

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Bake 12-15 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.

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Ingredients

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fresh crabmeat, eggs, saltine crackers, heavy cream, dry mustard, old bay seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, chopped pimiento, butter, worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, dry breadcrumbs, paprika