Crab appetizer - 32 recipes
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Crab Rangoon
By pikassob
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Servings 6
Preparation time 15
Cooking time 25
- CRAB FILLING:
- 1/2 tablespoon butter
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese, cut into pieces
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 4 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2/3 cup crab meat (canned is fine)
- WONTONS:
- 12 wonton wrappers
- 1/2 tablespoon melted butter
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
By Daventry
Crab stuffed what?? OH, crab stuffed mushrooms
- 2 packages fresh, whole mushrooms
- 2 tablespoons onions, finely chopped
- 1 pound crab meat (I use crab legs)
- 24 soda crackers, finely crushed
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder or 1/4 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
- Mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 cup butter
Panko Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper Chive Aioli
By á-2908
These Panko Crusted Crab Cake Bites with Roasted Pepper Chive Aioli will be awesome for your next party
- 12 ounces shelled cooked crab
- 1/4 cup celery, finely diced
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/4 cups panko or fine dried bread crumbs
- Fresh chives, rinsed and cut into 1-inch lengths
Crab Toast with Lemon Aioli
By á-3151
Crab toast with lemon aioli is a perfect brunch appetizer, main course when paired with a lightly dressed salad, or...
- LEMON AIOLI:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- CRAB TOAST:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over, shells removed
- 2 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
- lemon wedges (for serving)
Jalapeño, Crab, & Corn Dip
By á-174535
Jalapeños take the mildness of corn and crab up a notch and add heat and color to a dip so chunky, its almost a me...
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1/2 cup red sweet pepper, chopped (1 small)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sliced pickled jaalapeño peppers, drained and chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon bottled hot pepper sauce (optional)
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (4-ounces)
- 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese, grated
- Blue corn chips
Award Winning Maryland Cream of Crab Soup
By Lsweetnell
Take a trip to the coast from the comfort of your own kitchen with this hearty crab soup recipe
- 1 pound Maryland jumbo lump crab meat, divided
- 1 pint milk
- 1 quart half and half
- 2 pints heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus more if needed to make a paste
- cold water or cornstarch to make a cornstarch paste
Louisiana Hot Crab Dip
By ukiahgal67
This delicious, addictive crab dip will have your family begging for more
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Joe's Crab Shack - Crab Cakes
By á-26577
No need to leave the house for this easy and delicious restaurant recipe, Joe's Crab Shack - Crab Cakes!
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon blackening seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup crushed, chopped parsley
- 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds crabmeat
Old Bay Crab Cakes
By á-7198
Easily prepared and delicious! This Old Bay Crab Cakes recipe can be plated in less than 25 minutes from start to f...
- 2 slices white bread, crusts removed and crumbled or bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial
By Tabatha
What better way to showcase this beautiful Maryland Blue Claw Jumbo Lump Crab meat, than with this Classic dish fro
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon old bay
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- squeeze of lemon juice
Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips
By gastrenee@yahoo.com
This hot crab dip is one of our favorites, creamy, cheesy and loaded with flavor! Baked wonton chips or tortilla c
- WONTON CHIPS:
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup fresh parmesan cheese
- 2 (6-ounce) cans crab meat, drained
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese, divided
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 package wonton wrappers
- Cooking spray
- GARNISH:
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, optional
Crab Cucumber Bites
By á-2710
Imitation crab and cucumbers come together with the hot sauce of your choice to make these creamy and crunchy Crab ...
- 3 medium cucumbers
- 2/3 cup reduced-fat cream cheese
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
- 1 (8-ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
- 1/3 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
Crab and Artichoke Dip
By gMinor
This Dip can be served hot and bubbly right out of the oven on game day, or chilled for a summer picnic
- 1 Square casserole dish (8x8 or 9x9)
- 2 (13.75-ounce) cans Artichoke Hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
- 2 cups Mayonnaise
- 1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese (reserve about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top)
- 3 (6-ounce) cans lump crabmeat, drained
- 1 jar (4 oz.) diced pimientos, drained
- 3-4 slices cooked, then crumbled Bacon
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 3 cloves Minced Garlic
WW Baked Crab Rangoon
By á-5531
Enjoy your favorite asian appetizer but don't feel guilty about it! These Weight Watcher's crab rangoon bites are c
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 14 wonton wrappers
- 1 small green onion
- 4 ounces Surimi imitation crab
- 3 ounces cream cheese
Crab Stuffed Deviled Eggs
By Icindee
Don't look for the best egg recipe of all time anymore! This is it! Crab stuffed deviled eggs are all you could wan...
- 6 large hard-boiled eggs, peeled
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon shallot, minced
- 1 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon capers [rinsed]
- 1/2 pound crabmeat
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Crab Cakes
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise, or salad dressing
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/4 cups soft bread crumbs (about 2 slices bread)
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne), if desired
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 2 medium green onions, chopped, about 2 tablespoons
- 3 (6-ounce) cans crabmeat, well drained, cartilage removed and flaked
- 1/4 cup Progresso® plain bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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Crab Rangoon
- 1 (8-ounce) bag Louis Kemp crab meat
- 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 green onion, finely sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 wonton wrappers
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Hot Crab & Shrimp Dip
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat
- 1/2 cup cooked shrimp, chopped (about 1/4 pound)
- 1/3 cup smoked cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup sliced almonds, toasted
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Hot Asiago Crab & Artichoke Dip
- CRAB DIP:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (I use reduced-fat)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use light)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (I use fat-free greek yogurt)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 bunch green onions, chopped
- 1 1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese, divided (I regularly split with Fontina, can also substitute Monterrey jack or Mozzarella)
- 1 (14 ounce) can of quartered artichoke hearts, drained
- 8 to 12 ounces jumbo lump crab meat
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- For the pico de gallo:
- 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped red onion
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1 handful cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onion tops, chopped
- Squeeze of lime juice
- Salt
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Crisp Crab Cakes
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 pound lump crab or crab claw meat, picked over
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive-oil cooking spray
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Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini
- 12 slices of Pullman or sourdough bread
- 8 ounces cooked jumbo lump crabmeat
- 3 tablespoons aioli ,or mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh mint, finely chopped
- Fresno chile or red jalapeño, stemmed, seeded, and minced
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Thinly sliced fresh mint
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Fish Cakes
- 1 (6-ounce) package Stove Top Stuffing Mix for Chicken
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup Kraft Real Mayo Mayonnaise
- 1 to 2 (5 or 6 ounce) cans fish; pick from crab, tuna, salmon or other
- 2 tablespoons Clausen Sweet Pickle Relish
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice,
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped green onions
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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
- 1 (16-ounce) package whole mushrooms
- 8 ounces Louis Kemp imitation crab flakes. Note: If using crab pieces, chop them into about 1/2-inch slices
- 5 green onions thinly sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon oregona
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1/3 cup mayonaisse
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
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Hot Spicy Crab Dip
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons mayo
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha sauce, or to taste
- 1 small lemon, zest & juice
- 1/4 pound fresh crab
- 1/2 cup romano cheese, very fine grate, I used a microplane
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Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
- 1 large or 2 small round sourdough bread or rye bread
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, brought to room temperature
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 (14-ounce) jar artichoke hearts, drained, rinsed, and chopped
- 1 (12-ounce) jar lump crab
- 1/2 cup red pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup green onion, chopped
- 1 tablespoon buffalo hot sauce
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup parmesan
- 1 cup mozzarella or sharp white cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup pepper jack, shredded
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Hot Pecan Crab Dip
- 8 ounces crab, fully cooked and flaked
- 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup Parmesan, grated & divided
- 1/2 cup cheddar, shredded
- 1/2 cup mozzarella, shredded
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 6 to 8 jalapeños, chopped and deseeded
- 1/4 cup green onion, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed garlic or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup Texas pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
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Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli
- GARLIC AIOLI:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated and divided
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons sour cream
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon peel, finely grated
- 4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped and divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Large pinch of cayenne pepper
- 6-8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
- 1 1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chives, freshly chopped (optional)
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