CRAB IMPERIAL CLYDESDALE 
3 tbsp. minced green pepper
3 tbsp. minced onion
3 tbsp. minced pimento
3 tbsp. butter
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. milk
2 lg. eggs, separated
2 tbsp. lemon juice
Several tbsp. mayonnaise
1 lb. lump crab meat

Saute pepper, onion, and pimentos in butter for 5 minutes over medium heat. Add flour and stir for 1 minute. Add milk and stir constantly until hot and thickened. Lower heat and stir in 2 egg yolks, lemon juice, mayonnaise, and crab meat. Put mixture in ramekins, or crab shells, and bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees.

While crab is baking, beat two egg whites until fluffy, add one tablespoon mayonnaise. Spoon egg white/mayonnaise mixture over crab and bake until browned.

Makes 4 small, but rich, main dishes.

 

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