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Crab Imperial

Lump crab folded in a rich, Old Bay-spiced sauce and baked until golden and bubbling.

Total time
40 min
Serves
4
Difficulty
Medium
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Crab Imperial
As seen on Episode 235

The preparation

5 steps, about 40 minutes start to finish.

  1. 01

    Mix mayo, egg, Old Bay, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire

  2. 02

    Gently fold in crab meat

  3. 03

    Spoon into ramekins or shells

  4. 04

    Top with buttered breadcrumbs

  5. 05

    Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly

lightbulb The chef's notes

“Handle the lump crab gently and fold just until it's coated, so you keep those big sweet pieces intact. The buttered breadcrumbs on top give you that golden, bubbly finish.”

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