Maryland Style Crab Imperial
Crab Imperial is a timeless dish made with fresh lump crabmeat. You’ll love how easy it is to make this classic dish almost as much as you’ll love eating it! This dish can be made with your favorite type of crabmeat and can be used as a stuffing mix for lobster, shrimp, mushrooms and fish.
Prep: 10min
Total: 30min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 408 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 30 g, Saturated Fat 4 g, Cholesterol 133 mg, Sodium 340 mg, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
- ½ cup Hellman’s Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tsp old bay
- 1 tsp Italian parsley (finely chopped )
- 1 large egg lightly beaten (lightly beaten (for a richer version use two egg yolks))
- ½ tsp lemon juice
- old bay (sprinkle on top of the finished crab imperial before baking)
Instruction:
- Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, lemon juice and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce.
- Gently fold crabmeat into, imperial sauce, being careful not to break up crab meat.
- place portions in the baking dish of your choice, using ramekins or small casserole dishes
- Spinkle tops of crab imperial with old bay or paprika.
- Bake in 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes (top will turn golden brown) or until a thermometer gets an internal reading of 165 degrees
- Allow to cool just a few minutes before serving, it will set and be more flavorful as it cools slightly.
How To Make Crab Cake Imperial
FAQ
What is crab imperial sauce made of?
What is an Imperial Sauce? An Imperial Sauce is a mixture of mayonnaise, whole eggs or egg yolks, and seasonings, usually including Old Bay. It’s really easy to make and can be used with every type of crabmeat including imitation crabmeat.
What goes good with crab Imperial?
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Why do you soak crab meat in milk?
And there’s an easy way to restore a fresh smell: Give it a simple milk soak. During this bath, the casein protein in milk binds to the TMA and takes that undesirable odor with it when the crabmeat is drained. The result is clean-tasting, better-smelling meat.
