Description
This Creamy Crab Imperial recipe features lump crabmeat folded into a seasoned, velvety mayo-mustard mixture, baked until golden and bubbling. A luxurious seafood appetizer or main dish perfect for dinner parties or weeknight indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons panko breadcrumbs
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and parsley until smooth.
- Gently fold in the crabmeat, keeping the lumps intact as much as possible.
- Spoon the mixture into greased ramekins or a small baking dish.
- Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley or lemon wedges if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg