Brennan's Crabmeat Imperial Recipe

Experience the legendary flavor of Brennan's Restaurant in New Orleans with this decadent Crabmeat Imperial recipe! This creamy, baked seafood dish features succulent crabmeat (or crawfish!), vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a special occasion or a luxurious weeknight dinner. Easily adaptable – substitute 1 lb of blanched crawfish tails for the crab meat!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 504.8 kcal
Protein 70g
Rating 5.0 (2 Reviews)
Brennan's Crabmeat Imperial

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Ingredients for Brennan's Crabmeat Imperial

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How to Make Brennan's Crabmeat Imperial

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine 1 lb lump crab meat (or 1 lb blanched crawfish tails), 1/2 cup chopped scallions, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1/4 cup chopped pimiento, 2 large egg yolks, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, 1 cup chopped artichoke hearts, 1 teaspoon paprika, and 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
  3. Stir until just combined. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  4. Spoon the crab mixture evenly into four 1-cup greased baking dishes.
  5. Top each dish with the remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise.
  6. Sprinkle generously with 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese and 1/4 cup bread crumbs.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden brown on top.
  8. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with extra paprika or chopped parsley (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

66 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

23g

Carbs

12g