Crab Imperial

Ingredients

• 1 pound fresh or canned crab meat
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 3 to 4 T. Worcestershire sauce or to taste
• 1/2 jar (2 oz) chopped pimento
• 1/8 tsp dry mustard
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup light cream (half and half)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Paprika

Directions

Preheat oven to 400(F). In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, pimento and dry mustard. Mix well. Stir in enough light cream for a sauce consistency. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Spoon the crab and sauce into individual dishes or shells and sprinkle the tops lightly with paprika. Bake for 10-15 minutes until bubbly. Serve as a first course.