Crab Imperial

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Crab Imperial

Baked Crab Imperial is a creamy and buttery masterpiece made with lump crab meat, fresh lemon and topped with bread crumbs.  

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Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons shallots , minced
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon flat parsley , minced
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 garlic clove , grated
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 pounds lump blue crab meat , or blend of jumbo lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons bread crumbs , divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt or Kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup beurre blanc sauce , optional
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a small casserole dish with cooking spray. Set aside.
  2. Combine the shallots, Dijon mustard, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, mayonnaise and salt in a medium mixing bowl, mix well. Stir in the bread crumbs until mixed. Add the crab meat, toss with your hands to prevent prevent breaking up the pieces of meat. Toss to combine and do not over mix.
  3. Transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish. Top with the remaining 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs.
  4. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown on top. This will depend on the size of the baking dish.
  5. Serve with additional lemon wedges or sauce of choice.
  6. If you liked this dish, please come back and let us know how it was in the ratings and comments!
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Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 43g (86%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 107mg (36%) Sodium 2507mg (104%) Potassium 505mg (14%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 20.7mg (23%) Calcium 129mg (13%) Iron 2.2mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 43g 86%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Sodium 2507mg 104%
Potassium 505mg 11%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23%
Calcium 129mg 13%
Iron 2.2mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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