Shelly's Recipe

CRAB NEWBURG CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Seafood

1 lb backfin crab meat
1/4 cup butter
2 tbsp flour
1 cup evaporated milk
2 egg yolks, beaten
1/2 tsp salt and cayenne pepper
1 tsp horseradish
2 tbsp sherry
Paprika

Separate lumps of crab meat and remove any bones or shell. Place in a shallow baking dish. Melt butter, add flour, making a paste. Stir in evaporated milk and bring to a slow boil. Simmer 2 minutes. Add well beaten egg yolks, seasonings and sherry. Cover and cook over low heat for 3 minutes longer. Pour over crab meat and sprinkle with paprika. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes.