Name: Crab Imperial with Red Pepper
Yield: 8
Ingredients: 1 stick unsalted butter -; 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -; 1 1/2 c. milk -; Salt -; Freshly ground pepper -; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -; 1 small onion -; 1/2 red bell pepper -; 2 large egg yolks -; 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon -; Hot sauce -; 1 lb. lump crabmeat -; Toasted baguette slices -

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Ingredients for - Crab Imperial with Red Pepper

1. 1 stick unsalted butter -

2. 2 tbsp. all-purpose flour -

3. 1 1/2 c. milk -

4. Salt -

5. Freshly ground pepper -

6. 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil -

7. 1 small onion -

8. 1/2 red bell pepper -

9. 2 large egg yolks -

10. 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice -

11. Finely grated zest of 1 lemon -

12. Hot sauce -

13. 1 lb. lump crabmeat -

14. Toasted baguette slices -

How to cook deliciously - Crab Imperial with Red Pepper

1. Stage

In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of the butter over moderate heat. Stir in the flour to make a paste. Gradually whisk in the milk until smooth and simmer, whisking, until the sauce thickens. Reduce the heat to low and cook, whisking, until no floury taste remains, about 7 minutes. Season the béchamel with salt and pepper. Cover and remove from the heat.

2. Stage

In a skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat until translucent. Add the bell pepper and cook until softened, 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

In a stainless steel bowl, whisk the egg yolks with the lemon juice. Set the bowl over (not in) a saucepan of simmering water and whisk constantly until thickened, 2 minutes; remove from the heat and slowly whisk in the 6 tablespoons of melted butter until a smooth sauce forms. Fold in the béchamel and lemon zest. Season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.

4. Stage

Preheat the broiler. Set one rack 6 inches from the heat and another rack 10 inches from the heat. Butter a 9- by 9-inch ceramic baking dish. In a bowl, combine the crabmeat, onion, and bell pepper. Gently fold in the sauce. Scrape into the prepared baking dish. Broil on the upper rack for 3 minutes, until browned. Transfer the baking dish to the lower rack and broil for 4 minutes longer, until hot throughout. Serve with baguette toasts. Looking for more dinner options? Check out our pork chop recipes, chicken recipes, and potato recipes.