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Heavenly Crab Imperial Recipe

Heavenly Crab Imperial Recipe: Easy Elegance for Dinner Parties

This Heavenly Crab Imperial recipe transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious dish perfect for dinner parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Maryland
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Mixture
  • 1 pound Jumbo Lump Crab Meat Fresh, premium quality
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Creamy base
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard Adds tang
  • 1 large Egg Binder
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce Infuses savory depth
  • 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce Adds a hint of heat
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning Classic seafood blend
  • 1 teaspoon Salt-Free Lemon Pepper Seasoning Brightens the dish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley For presentation
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Balances richness
For Garnishing
  • 2 pieces Lemon Wedges For serving
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Parsley For garnish

Equipment

  • casserole dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, hot sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon pepper until smooth.
  3. Gently fold in the jumbo lump crab meat, preserving the lumps for texture.
  4. Transfer the mixture into a small casserole dish, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes until heated through and edges bubble.
  6. Switch to broil and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until the top is golden brown.
  7. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and arrange lemon wedges around the dish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 300mgVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 5mg

Notes

For the best results, use fresh jumbo lump crab meat and monitor the broiling stage closely to avoid overcooking.

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