Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Lightly grease a shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, salt, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper.

Step 3

Stir in parsley, shallot, and crab. Transfer to prepared baking dish.

Step 4

In a small bowl, stir together Ritz cracker crumbs and melted butter. Scatter on top of crab mixture.

Step 5

Sprinkle paprika on top. Bake for 20 minutes.

Step 6

Serve with crackers or toasted baguette.