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Crab Imperial

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Crab Imperial for Effortless Elegance

Crab Imperial is an elegant, creamy seafood dish that is easy to prepare and a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crab Mixture
  • 1 pound lump crab meat fresh or canned
  • 4 ounces cream cheese can substitute with Neufchâtel
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can be a substitute
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard yellow mustard can be an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning or paprika and cayenne mix
Topping
  • 1 cup breadcrumbs gluten-free breadcrumbs are available

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, cream cheese, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and Old Bay seasoning. Gently fold these ingredients together until well mixed.
  3. Lightly grease a baking dish. Transfer the crab mixture into the dish, smoothing the top with a spatula. Sprinkle breadcrumbs over the top if using.
  4. Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
  5. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh herbs or lemon if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C).

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