Crab Recipe
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
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 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
Add Bread Crumbs
Gradually fold in the bread crumbs into the crab mixture until it reaches a suitable consistency that holds together.
Baking
- 4
Prepare Baking Dish
Lightly grease a baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- 5
Transfer Mixture
Spoon the crab mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
- 6
Add Butter and Paprika
Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter and drizzle it over the crab mixture. Sprinkle paprika evenly on top.
- 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
- 8
Let Cool
Remove the crab dish from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.
- 9
Serve
Serve warm as an appetizer or main dish. Enjoy your delicious crab!