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Creamy Crab Imperial Recipe

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A rich and creamy crab dish perfect for elegant appetizers or main courses, combining fresh crab meat with flavorful seasonings and a golden baked topping.

Ingredients

Main

  • 1 lb crab meat, jumbo lump crab
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg egg
  • 1 tbsp parsley, fresh
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp dijon mustard

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Mix mayo, seasonings, Worcestershire, egg, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, and mustard until smooth.
  • Gently fold in crab meat, keeping lumps intact.
  • Spoon mixture into ramekins or baking dish.
  • Bake for 20 minutes until golden and bubbling. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

Use fresh crab for best flavor and avoid overmixing to keep lumps intact.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Crab