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Crab Imperial

A traditional crab imperial recipe tastes fancy, but this easy dish is ready for the oven in just 10 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 4335 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Dinner
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.