Description
Creamy Crab Imperial is a rich, indulgent seafood dish made with lump crab meat, a tangy imperial sauce, and a golden breadcrumb topping. This easy baked crab recipe is perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or date nights. Includes ingredients like Dijon mustard, Old Bay, and lemon for bold, balanced flavor. A must-try for crab lovers and fans of creamy seafood bakes.
Ingredients
1 pound lump crab meat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease ramekins or a small baking dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon juice until smooth.
3. Gently fold in lump crab meat and chopped parsley using a spatula.
4. Spoon mixture into prepared ramekins or baking dish.
5. In a small bowl, combine breadcrumbs, melted butter, and paprika. Sprinkle over the crab mixture.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbling.
7. Garnish with extra parsley before serving. Serve hot.
Notes
Use fresh lump crab meat for best flavor, and check for shell pieces before mixing.
Don’t overmix the crab meat to keep the chunks intact and luscious.
Add a pinch of cayenne if you like heat—it blends beautifully with the creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 125mg