CRAB IMPERIAL 
1 lb. Backfin crabmeat
1 tbsp. butter
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. milk
1 tsp. instant minced onion
2 slices white bread, cubed, crusts removed
1/2 c. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
1/2 tsp. salt
Few dashes pepper
2 tbsp. butter
Paprika for sprinkling

In medium size pan melt butter, mix in flour. Slowly add milk stirring constantly to keep mixture smooth and free of lumps. Cook, stirring over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and thickens. Mix in onion and bread cubes. Cool. Fold in mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper. In another pan, melt butter until lightly browned. Add crabmeat and toss lightly. Combine with sauce mixture. Put in individual shells (or greases 1 quart casserole). Sprinkle paprika over top. Bake at 450 degrees until hot and bubbly and lightly browned on top (10 to 15 minutes).

Makes 4 servings.

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