Crab Imperial is a timeless dish in Maryland’s seafood cuisine, celebrated for its creamy, flavorful sauce paired with fresh, delicate crab meat. This baked dish is an excellent choice for a special dinner or family gathering, bringing the essence of Chesapeake Bay straight to your table.
Recette de crabe impérial à la mode du Maryland
4
portions10
minutes25
minutes284
kcal35
minutesLaissez l'écran de votre appareil allumé
Ingrédients
450 g 1 lb chair de crabe fraîche
120 g 1/2 tasse mayonnaise
60 g 1/4 tasse crème fraîche
2 cuillères à soupe 2 cuillères à soupe Moutarde de Dijon
1 cuillère à soupe 1 cuillère à soupe Sauce Worcestershire
1 cuillère à soupe 1 cuillère à soupe jus de citron
1 1 œuf
1/2 cuillère à café 1/2 cuillère à café Assaisonnement Old Bay
1/2 cuillère à café 1/2 cuillère à café paprika
2 cuillères à soupe 2 cuillères à soupe parsley
1 cuillère à soupe 1 cuillère à soupe beurre
Sel et poivre à volonté
2 cuillères à soupe 2 cuillères à soupe breadcrumbs (optional)
Equipement
Bol à mélanger- Fouet
- Plat à four
- Four
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, paprika, and the beaten egg. Whisk everything together until you have a smooth, creamy mixture.
- Add the lump crab meat into the mixture, being careful not to break the large pieces. Fold it in gently to preserve the texture of the crab.
- Taste the mixture and add salt and pepper as needed. Then, spoon the crab mixture into the greased baking dish or ramekins.
- For extra crunch, sprinkle a light layer of breadcrumbs over the crab mixture. Drizzle the melted butter on top of the breadcrumbs.
- Place the dish or ramekins in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the Crab Imperial is golden brown and bubbling around the edges.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning, if desired. Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of freshness.
Notes
- Overbaking can dry out the crab. Keep a close eye on the dish during the final minutes of cooking and remove it from the oven once the top is golden and bubbly.
What is Crab Imperial?
Crab Imperial is a classic American seafood dish, especially popular in Maryland. It features fresh lump crab meat combined with a rich, creamy sauce made from mayonnaise, mustard, seasonings, and eggs. The mixture is then baked until golden and slightly crisp on top.
