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Bacon Wrapped Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers
By christoph
Flakes of crab and cream cheese give a cool taste to these bacon wrapped grilled peppers
- 1 dozen large jalapeno peppers, fresh
- 8 ounces cream cheese or Neuchâtel, softened
- 8 ounces imitation or lump crab
- 12 strips bacon
My Maryland Cream of Crab Soup
By Lsweetnell
Smooth and creamy. It's all about the crab! Horror - do not add corn or green onion or green pepper
- 1 lb. lump crab meat (gently picked through)
- 1 pint half and half
- 1 pint cream
- 2 cup chicken stock
- 3/4 stick butter (don't think about it, just do it)
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced finely, very finely
- 1 stalk celery. diced finely, again, very finely
- 1 tsp. Old Bay to sprinkle on top if desired.
- Salt and Tabasco to taste
- 2 tsp parsley, finely chopped
- Dry Sherry, if desired (served at the table to add about 1 tsp per person)
Creamy Artichoke, Crab & Brie Dip
By calypan
This Blue Cheese Artichoke Dip is a warm and creamy dip with blue cheese and artichokes
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 5 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 1/4 cup dry white wine
- 3/4 cup canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 wheel Brie, rind removed, cubed (13.2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Minced zest 1/2 a lemon
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cayenne pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 2 teaspoons minced fresh tarragon
- 1 can lump crabmeat, drained (6.5 ounces)
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Thinly sliced toasted baguette
Crab Bombs
By Lsweetnell
Form into balls a deep fry for 3 to 5 minutes
- 1 lb. Crabmeat
- 1 Egg, beaten
- 1 cup mild Crackers, crushed
- 1 tsp. Yellow Mustard
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp. Fresh Parsley, chopped
- 2 or 3 shakes of Tabasco
- 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
Crab, Avocado and Mango Salsa Nachos
By á-32699
Celebrating the last of summer
- For the Mango Salsa
- 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
- 1/2 cup mangoes, diced
- 1/2 cup cucumber, diced
- 1 lime, sliced in half, use one half, juiced for the mango salsa, other half for crab mixture
- For the Crab Mixture
- 1 8oz container crab meat (claw or backfin), picked over for shells
- 1 3.5 oz container plain yogurt ( I love Oikos)
- the other half of the lime, juiced
- 1 TB Old Bay seasoning
- For the Rest of the Nachos
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 2 large, ripe avocados
- dash of salt and pepper
- 1 bag (or half a bag, depending on how hungry you are) Tostito's tortilla chips
Hot Crab and Oyster Dip
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: NY Times Dining - Dec 18, 2013
- Olive oil, for greasing pan
- 1 lb. lump crab meat
- 4 oz. canned oysters, drained and coarsely chopped to yield 1/2 cup
- 4 oz. (1 cup) Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated
- 1 jalapeno, seeded if desired, finely chopped
- 3/4 cup mayonnaise
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp. hot sauce
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
- Crackers or bread for serving
Spinach, Crab & Artichoke Mini Tarts
By Margannl
Find more recipes at: puffpastry
- Ingredients
- 3 tbsp. mayonnaise
- 3 tbsp. sour cream
- Generous dash freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
- 1/3 cup well drained chopped canned artichoke heart
- 1/3 cup lump crabmeat, well drained
- 1/2 of a 17.3-ounce package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed
- 3 tbsp. Japanese bread crumbs (panko)
- 1 1/2 tbsp. finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese
- 1 1/2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 12 small sprigs fresh parsley package Pepperidge Farm® Puff Pastry Sheets (1 sheet), thawed 3 tbsp. Japanese bread crumbs (panko) 1 1/2 tbsp. finely grated Parmigiano
- Reggiano or Parmesan cheese 1 1/2 tsp. extra
- virgin olive oil 12 small sprigs fresh parsley
Browned Butter Crab Risotto
By KimChi381
The incredible flavour combination of nutty browned butter and rich crab meat is over the top in a very good way
- 2 lbs (1 kg) cooked crab legs in the shell
- 3 cups (750 mL) vegetable stock
- 1 cup (250 mL) water
- 1/3 cup (80 mL) unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 sweet onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh sage
- 1 cup (250 mL) arborio rice
- 3 tbsp (45 mL) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh sage leaves or chives
Maryland Crab Cakes with Quick Tartar Sauce
By MissAlyssaG
Crab Cake 1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil
- Crab Cakes
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard (I like Maille brand)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup finely diced celery (you’ll need one stalk)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1 pound lump crab meat*
- 1/2 cup panko (I like the Whole Foods 365 brand for this recipe)
- Canola oil
- Tartar Sauce
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon minced red onion
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Crab Stuffed Peppers
By á-25087
1. Heat a pan to medium heat and add olive oil
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 2 serrano peppers
- 1 small sweet onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 8 ounces crab meat, shredded
- 5 ounces goat cheese
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Panko
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon dried basil
- 4 large long sweet peppers
- 1/2 cup fresh chopped basil, divided
- 4 tablespoons butter
- Juice from half a lemon
Crab Melt
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
I served this Crab Melt recipe, tapas style-- cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 to 2 cups fresh cracked crab
- 1 ripe avocado, sliced thin
- 1 fresh baguette
- Good quality olive oil, to brush on the bread
- 1 clove fresh garlic, for the bread.
- 2 to 4 sliced provolone cheese (or your choice)
- 1 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives (or scallions)
- 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh chopped tarragon
- Kosher salt & fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- 1 to 2 tablespoons Hellmans/Best Foods Mayonnaise
Mini Crab and Cream Cheese Flautas
By Tbird
Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat to 375 degrees
- 2 cups vegetable oil
- 1 pkg. (8 oz) crab meat, drained
- 1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 6 8" flour soft tortillas
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup salsa verde
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