Old Bay Crab Imperial

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab is more affordable and easier to find

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: homemade seafood seasoning

💰Cheaper: mixed dried herbs

Homemade seasoning can reduce sodium and cost

Whisk together celery salt, black pepper, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice in a bowl; set aside.

Set aside one third of the mixture for later use.

Add 1 whole egg, Old Bay seasoning, and melted butter to the remaining mixture; whisk to combine thoroughly.

Gently squeeze all liquid from the can of crab meat and discard the crab juice; add the crab meat to the bowl.

Add fresh parsley to the bowl.

Gradually add the Imperial mix to the crab meat; combine gently with your hands, ensuring all crab is coated without overworking it.

Transfer the crab mixture into clamshell serving dishes, ensuring the meat is loose and not packed in tightly.

Retrieve the topping set aside earlier and sprinkle it sparsely over the crab mixture.

Dust lightly with paprika to help it brown nicely during cooking.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens