Easy Crab Imperial

 

Saw this viral recipe on Instagram and had to try it out. Was a PERFECT accompaniment to a salad for dinner. If making more than 1 serving just multiply the ingredients, but I'd recommend cooking each portion in it's own ramekin.

Easy Crab Imperial

based on good.vibes.cooking

serves 1

Ingredients:

6-oz. can or package of real crab meat

2 tsp. minced garlic

2 Tbs. minced shallot

1 egg yolk

1 tsp. Worcestershire 

1 heaping Tbs. mayonnaise 

1/4 tsp. Tony's seasonings (or any other salt-based seasoning mix you'd like)

1 Tbs. butter

For serving:

crostini, crackers, crudite, etc.

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 F.

2. If using canned crab, drain and you can cook right in the can. Otherwise dump crab into an 8 oz. ramekin or dish.

3. Add all other ingredients (except butter) and mix well to combine.

4. Place butter on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubble.

5. Serve with desired accompaniments and enjoy!

Keylime Pie

Bestie's recipe for keylime pie.

Keylime Pie

Ingredients:
1 Graham cracker crust
1.5 Tbs keylime zest, divided
3 egg yolks
1-14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup keylime juice (~1 lb keylimes)

Whipped cream
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1.5 Tbs sugar

Instructions:
1. Pre-hest oven to 350F.
2. Whip 1 Tbs zest and egg yolks for 2 minutes, until thickened.
3. Add sweetened condensed milk and whip for 3 minutes, until thickened.
4. Add keylime juice and mix until well combined.
5. Pour mixture into pie crust and bake for 15 minutes.
6. Cool pie at room temperature for 30 minutes.
7. In the meantime, whip together heavy whipping cream and sugar. Decorate pie with whipped cream, remaining keylime zest, and sliced keylimes.
8. Refrigerate pie for 2 hours before serving.