Crab Imperial is a simple, classic Maryland seafood recipe that really lets the flavor of the crab shine through. It’s warm, creamy, and delicious. Serve with crackers or baguette slices for an elegant appetizer. If there are any leftovers, they make a great omelet filling.

 
Lump crab meat is the main ingredient in Crab Imperial. You’ll want to use 1 pound of good quality fresh lump crab meat. This dish is all about the crab flavor. The other ingredients are just there to accentuate the crab flavor. Lump crab meat comes in big chunks that have a wonderful sweet flavor.
 

 
The crab is tossed with 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, an egg, some lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, cayenne pepper, parsley, and shallot.
I like to add a cracker crumb topping but you can leave it off if you want. The mixture only needs about 20 minutes to bake. Just long enough to get it hot.

Try these other crab recipes

Crab Hush Puppies
Crab and Corn Chowder
Deviled Crab
Crab Mac and Cheese

Crab Imperial

Crab Imperial is a simple, classic Maryland seafood recipe that really lets the flavor of the crab shine through. It's warm, creamy, and delicious.

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, (lightly beaten)
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 shallot, (finely chopped)
1/2 cup coarsely crushed...