Jul 14 2026

Crab Recipe

Time50m
Serves4

Make Crab Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Baking

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Prepare Crab Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, lemon juice, minced garlic, chopped green onions, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are evenly incorporated.

  3. 3

    Add Bread Crumbs

    Gradually fold in the bread crumbs into the crab mixture until it reaches a suitable consistency that holds together.

Baking

  1. 4

    Prepare Baking Dish

    Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.

  2. 5

    Transfer Mixture

    Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.

  3. 6

    Add Butter and Paprika

    Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and drizzle it over the crab mixture. Sprinkle paprika evenly on top.

  4. 7

    Bake

    Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the mixture is heated through.

Serving

  1. 8

    Let Cool

    Remove the crab dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy your delicious crab!

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