📝 Ingredients (Serves 3)
🦀 Crab Filling
- 1 lb lump crab meat
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt & black pepper to taste
🧀 Cheese - ½ cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
🥖 Old Bay Breadcrumb Topping - ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- Pinch of Old Bay seasoning
🌿 Garnish - 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon wedges for serving
🍽 Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the Oven
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease small ramekins or a baking dish.
2️⃣ Prepare the Crab Filling
In a bowl gently mix the lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mix carefully to keep the crab pieces intact.
3️⃣ Fill the Ramekins
Spoon the crab mixture into ramekins or a small baking dish and sprinkle the shredded mozzarella evenly over the top.
4️⃣ Make the Breadcrumb Topping
In a small bowl combine panko breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, melted butter, and a pinch of Old Bay seasoning. Sprinkle this mixture over the crab filling.
5️⃣ Bake Until Golden
Bake for 18–20 minutes until the top is golden brown and the filling is hot and bubbly.
6️⃣ Finish & Serve
Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot with fresh lemon wedges for a bright, buttery seafood finish.
⏱ Prep Time: 15 minutes
⏱ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏱ Total Time: 35 minutes
🍽 Servings: 3
🔥 Calories: ~420 per serving
💪 Protein: ~28g per serving
