Crab Imperial
Crab Imperial is a simple, classic Maryland seafood recipe that really lets the flavor of the crab shine through. It's warm, creamy, and delicious.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, lightly beaten
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup coarsely crushed Ritz crackers
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crab meat, picked over to remove any pieces of shell
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, salt, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.
- Stir in parsley, shallot, and crab. Transfer to prepared baking dish.
- In a small bowl, stir together Ritz cracker crumbs and melted butter. Scatter on top of crab mixture.
- Sprinkle paprika on top. Bake for 20 minutes.
- Serve with crackers or toasted baguette.
Notes
Stir the crab in gently so you don't break it up too much.
Nutrition
Calories: 242kcal