Crab Imperial - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell and cartilage
1/2 cup scallion, finely chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup chopped pimiento
1 egg, yolk only
1 teaspoon dry mustard
4 artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons paprika
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned dry bread crumb
salt and black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0 Fahrenheit.
In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, scallions, bell pepper, pimento, egg yolk, dry mustard, artichoke hearts, paprika and one-half cup of the mayonnaise.
Stir until well mixed and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Spoon the crabmeat mixture into four one-cup baking dishes; then cover with the remaining mayonnaise.
Sprinkle Parmesan and breadcrumbs on top and bake in the hot oven for 15 to 20 minutes until heated through.
Serve immediately.