Winter is peak comfort-food season, and few issues heat you up like wealthy, candy blue crab baked into golden, decadent Crab Imperial. Whereas Maryland blue crab season winds down on the finish of November, winter is the proper time to take pleasure in premium pre-picked jumbo lump crab meat—expertly flash frozen at peak freshness, so you may take pleasure in premium blue crab all winter lengthy.
It additionally occurs to be the peak of winter squash season, making this pairing of roasted butternut squash and creamy Crab Imperial particularly becoming. The mix is cozy, indulgent, and splendidly seasonal—precisely what winter cooking is all about.
What’s Crab Imperial?
Crab Imperial is a basic mid-Atlantic dish made by folding tender jumbo lump crab meat right into a wealthy combination of mayonnaise, egg, and savory seasonings (your “imperial sauce”). When baked, it turns into completely golden, creamy, and evenly candy from the blue crab.
It’s a timeless Japanese Shore favourite—easy to arrange, visually spectacular, and completely scrumptious.
Excellent Aspect Dishes for Winter
To spherical out this comforting dish, pair your stuffed squash with seasonal winter sides comparable to:
- Sautéed garlicky greens (spinach, kale, or Swiss chard)
- A shiny winter salad that includes citrus, dried cranberries, nuts, or pomegranate
- Roasted Brussels sprouts or carrots for further heat and sweetness
These recent, crisp flavors distinction fantastically with the creamy, wealthy Crab Imperial.
Winter Consolation Begins with Genuine Maryland Blue Crab
At Cameron’s, we don’t take shortcuts with our crabs. We use solely premium Chesapeake Bay blue crab for our crab desserts, jumbo lump crab meat, and complete crabs. The whole lot is packed the identical day it ships and delivered quick—so you may spend extra time having fun with cozy winter meals and fewer time procuring.
Seafood consolation meals doesn’t get extra handy than that.
Cooking One thing Scrumptious This Winter?
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