Crab Imperial: A Luxurious and Easy Seafood Delight for Beginner Cooks
Experience indulgence with Crab Imperial: A Luxurious and Easy Seafood Delight for Beginner Cooks that’s ready in just 40 minutes. Try it today!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 pound lump crab meat
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley (plus extra for garnish)
- 1/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Lightly grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
- In a mixing bowl, gently combine lump crab meat with mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, red bell pepper, salt, and pepper.
- If desired, mix breadcrumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over the crab mixture.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until heated through and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with paprika and fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg