This Maryland Crab Imperial Is Our Go-To Appetizer for Parties

This Savory Crab Dish Is Seafood At Its Finest!

If you like crab cakes, you are going to love Maryland crab imperial. It's a lot like crab cakes but is a casserole-like dish that's perfect as a side dish or perhaps for a snack or appetizer. We always make this when we have guests coming over, whether we're hosting a fancy dinner party or gathering friends and family for a casual backyard cookout.

This dish is loaded with flavor thanks to the many seasonings, including lemon, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, shallot and black pepper, along with Dijon mustard and a savory bread crumb topping that's rich and buttery. Yum! We really like to serve this crab imperial with some crackers or Baguette toasts for an indulgent treat that will liven up any party.

To learn how to make this savory Maryland crab imperial at home, please continue to Page (2) for the full list of ingredients and complete cooking instructions.