Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAvery's Maryland GrilleCrab Imperial Recipe

Crab Imperial Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Fresh jumbo lump crab meat broiled with our house made imperial sauce

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat the Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it's ready for broiling.

  2. 2

    Combine Imperial Sauce Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Mix well until the ingredients are fully incorporated.

  3. 3

    Add Crab Meat

    Carefully fold in the jumbo lump crab meat into the sauce mixture. Be gentle to keep the crab meat intact.

  4. 4

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Grease a baking dish or individual ramekins with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking.

  5. 5

    Transfer to Baking Dish

    Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish or ramekins, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Add Breadcrumbs

    Sprinkle the breadcrumbs evenly over the top of the crab mixture to create a crispy topping.

Cooking

  1. 7

    Broil the Crab Imperial

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and broil for about 10-12 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is heated through.

  2. 8

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

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