Crab Imperial

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. 1

   Preheat oven to 375° Fahrenheit.

2. 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. 3

   Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Spoon the crabmeat mixture into four one-cup baking dishes; then cover with the remaining mayonnaise.

5. 5

   Sprinkle Parmesan and breadcrumbs on top and bake in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.

6. 6

   Serve immediately.