Description
Succulent Maryland crab imperial brings coastal elegance to your dinner table. Rich lump crabmeat bathed in a creamy sauce showcases pristine seafood flavors you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Seafood Ingredient:
- 1 pound (454 grams) jumbo lump crab meat
Binding and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 egg
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Seasonings:
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt-free lemon pepper seasoning
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to a moderate temperature of 350°F, creating an ideal environment for baking the delicate crab dish.
- In a spacious mixing vessel, whisk together the creamy mayonnaise, tangy mustard, aromatic Old Bay seasoning, beaten egg, chopped parsley, robust Worcestershire sauce, zesty hot sauce, bright lemon juice, and fragrant lemon pepper seasoning until the mixture achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Tenderly incorporate the delicate crab meat into the seasoned mixture, using a gentle folding technique to preserve the precious lumps of succulent seafood.
- Elegantly transfer the maritime blend into a petite casserole dish, ensuring an even distribution that promises uniform cooking and maximum flavor in every bite.
- Slide the prepared dish into the preheated oven, allowing it to bake for a precise 20-minute duration, which will gently warm and meld the ingredients.
- For a final touch of culinary artistry, activate the broiler and let the top caramelize to a golden-brown perfection, creating an appetizing crisp surface that will tantalize the senses.
- Complete the presentation by scattering freshly chopped parsley across the top and accompanying the dish with bright, citrusy lemon wedges to enhance the seafood’s natural flavors.
Notes
- Handle delicate crab meat with care to maintain large, succulent chunks for an authentic texture and premium dining experience.
- Opt for fresh lump or jumbo lump crab meat for the most luxurious and melt-in-your-mouth imperial style.
- Check crab meat for any hidden shells before mixing to ensure a smooth, safe eating experience.
- Avoid overmixing the crab meat to preserve its natural, tender structure and prevent a mushy consistency.
- Serve immediately after broiling to enjoy the crispy golden top and maximum flavor intensity.
- Pair with a crisp white wine or light salad to complement the rich, creamy seafood dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 21 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg