imperial crab casserole

Ingredients For imperial crab casserole

• 1/2 c

  unsalted butter, melted
• 3 Tbsp

  all purpose flour
• 2 c

  heavy cream or evaporated milk
• 1 lb

  jumbo lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
• 1 c

  panko bread crumbs
• 1/2 c

  red bell pepper, chopped fine
• 1/4 c

  yellow onion, chopped fine
• 1/4 c

  finely chopped parsley
• 2 Tbsp

  each sherry and fresh lemon juice
• 1 1/2 tsp

  worcestershire
• 1 tsp

  each paprika and ground mustard powder
• 1/2 tsp

  cayenne pepper, optional
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste