Brennan's Crabmeat 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
• 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 bread crumbs
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 375º.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, scallions, bell pepper, pimiento, egg yolk, dry mustard, artichoke hearts, paprika, and one-half cup of the mayonnaise. Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Spoon the crab meat mixture into four one-cup baking dishes; then cover with the remaining mayonnaise. Sprinkle Parmesan and bread crumbs on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until heated through. Serve immediately.