Crab Imperial
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Crab Imperial
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A traditional crab imperial recipe tastes fancy, but this easy dish is ready for the oven in just 10 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons finely diced onion
- ¾ cup mayonnaise, divided
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lb. jumbo lump crabmeat (or see my notes below for substitutions)
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 4 (8-ounce) ramekins or one (1-quart) casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bell pepper and onion; sauté until soft (about 5 minutes). Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup of the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Add the crab and gently fold to mix, being careful not to break up the crab.
- Divide the mixture among the 4 prepared dishes. Use the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise to spread about 1 tablespoon on top of each dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
- Bake, uncovered, for about 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.
Notes
- I prefer jumbo lump crab meat for this recipe, but you can also use lump crab meat (which is a little bit smaller than the jumbo lump) or even backfin crab meat (or a combination of these). I do not recommend using canned crab, claw crab meat, or imitation crab meat for this recipe. Readers have reported that Dungeness crab also works well.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1ramekin
Calories
433.5kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
1.3g
(0%)
Protein
22.4g
(45%)
Fat
36g
(55%)
Saturated Fat
7.9g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat
1.6g
Cholesterol
155.7mg
(52%)
Sodium
708.8mg
(30%)
Potassium
35.2mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
5.1g
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 4335 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1ramekin | |
| Calories | 433.5kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 1.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 22.4g | 45% |
| Fat | 36g | 55% |
| Saturated Fat | 7.9g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1.6g | 8% |
| Cholesterol | 155.7mg | 52% |
| Sodium | 708.8mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 35.2mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 5.1g | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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