Ingredients for Kumama's Imperial Crab
- Blue Crab Meat
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- Chopped Pimiento
- 1 tablespoon capers (drained)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- A few dashes liquid hot pepper sauce (to taste)
- Parmesan Cheese
- Paprika (to taste)
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How to Make Kumama's Imperial Crab
- Gently remove any cartilage from 1 pound of lump crab meat.
- Place the crab meat in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons finely chopped pimento, 1 tablespoon capers (drained), 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few dashes of your favorite liquid hot pepper sauce (to taste).
- Pour the mayonnaise mixture over the crab meat and gently toss to combine. Be careful not to overmix.
- Divide the crab mixture evenly among four 4-ounce aluminum or ceramic scallop shells.
- In a small bowl, mix 1/4 cup mayonnaise with 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese. Top each crab-filled shell with 1 tablespoon of the cheese mixture.
- Sprinkle each shell generously with paprika.
- Place the shells on a cookie sheet or shallow baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 375°F (190°C).
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
- Makes 4 servings. Recipe can be easily doubled.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
38 g
Sugar
7g
Fat
9g
Carbs
2g