Maryland Crab Imperial - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 can fresh crabmeat
2 c. milk
2 Tbsp. flour
1 Tbsp. dry mustard
2 Tbsp. butter
1/2 tsp. salt
2 egg yolks
red pepper

Preparation

Mix together flour, mustard, salt and red pepper.
Melt butter; add dry ingredients and 1/2 cup milk.
Let come to a boil and cook for 5 minutes.
Beat egg yolks until light.
Add 1/2 cup milk.
Add this mixture to sauce and continue to cook (slowly) for another 5 minutes.
Add 2 tablespoons sherry, if desired.
Combine crab and sauce thoroughly.
Serve in shells.
Serves 4 people.