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Crab Imperial
Lump crab baked in a rich mayonnaise-Parmesan sauce until bubbly and golden. A Baltimore classic that's pure indulgence.
Prep 15 min
Cook 20 min
Total 35 min
Serves 4
Dinner·American·Easy
Ingredients
Step 1 — Imperial mixture
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ¼ cup Parmesan (grated)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp Old Bay
- 2 tbsp butter
- Paprika
Step 2 — Serve
- Toasted bread or rice
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- 1
Mix and bake
Preheat oven to 375°F. Gently fold crab with mayo, mustard, Parmesan, lemon, and Old Bay. Spoon into buttered ramekins or a baking dish. Dot with butter and sprinkle paprika. Bake 15–20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- 2
Serve
Serve hot with toast points or rice and lemon wedges.
Nutrition per serving: 380 cal · 28g protein · 4g carbs · 28g fat · 0g fiber
For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.
