Mix mayonnaise, egg, sugar, old bay, lemon juice and parsley together and blend well, this is your imperial sauce.
Gently fold crabmeat into, imperial sauce, being careful not to break up crab meat.
Place portions in the baking dish of your choice, using ramekins or small casserole dishes
Spinkle tops of crab imperial with old bay or paprika.
Bake in 350-degree oven for 20-25 minutes (top will turn golden brown) or until a thermometer gets an internal reading of 165 degrees
Allow to cool just a few minutes before serving, it will set and be more flavorful as it cools slightly.
