Description
A rich, creamy seafood classic featuring sweet lump crab meat folded into a seasoned mayonnaise mixture, baked to perfection with a crisp golden breadcrumb topping. Ideal for elegant dinners, holidays, or as an indulgent appetizer.
Ingredients
1 pound lump crab meat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or individual ramekins.
2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning until smooth.
3. Gently fold in the lump crab meat, taking care not to break up the chunks.
4. Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle breadcrumbs evenly over the top.
6. Lightly dust with paprika and sprinkle chopped parsley for color and freshness.
7. Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until golden on top and bubbly around the edges.
8. Serve hot with crusty bread, salad, or your favorite side dish.
Notes
Always pick through the crab meat for any shell fragments before mixing.
Avoid over-mixing to maintain that rich, chunky crab texture.
For a crispier top, broil for 1–2 minutes at the end of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of dish
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 105mg