Crab Imperial
A rich and decadent crab dish, perfect for a special occasion.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound lump crab meat picked over for shells
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 0.25 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 large egg beaten
- 0.5 cup butter crackers crushed
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 0.125 cup lemon juice
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, gently combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay Seasoning, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
- Gently fold in the beaten egg, crushed butter crackers, chopped parsley, and lemon juice.
- Transfer the crab mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through and lightly golden on top.
- Let stand for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve hot as an appetizer or as a main course with a side salad.