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Chesapeake Crab Dip
By TrayH
This Chesapeake Bay Crab Dip recipe is super fresh; almost as fresh as the crabs themselves
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- Keebler® Toasteds® Crackers
Gluten Free Crab Cakes
By davidv
Crab cakes are a delicious quintessential summer food, and we didn't want to leave Mary out! You'd never know these...
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp yellow mustard
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 5 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp celery salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 large egg
- 5 Tbsp finely chopped red onion
- 3 Tbsp finely chopped roasted red peppers
- 1/2 cup finely ground gluten-free, cracked pepper-flavor lentil crackers
- 1 lb jumbo lump crab, drained
Crab Cake Mac N Cheese
By vealam
O-M-G this is good! Scrumptious crab meat with creamy mac n cheese kicks this classic dish up to the next level
- Salt
- 1 pound cavatappi or elbow pasta with lines on conchiglie (small fat tube/shell shaped pasta with lines)
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 ribs celery with leafy tops, finely chopped
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 small red bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
- 3 to 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons freshly chopped thyme leaves, several sprigs
- 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 3/4 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked for shells and flaked
- 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- Freshly grated nutmeg, to taste
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 pound, about 1 rounded cup grated sharp white Cheddar
- 1/3 pound, about 1 rounded cup shredded Gruyere or Swiss cheese
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce (recommended: Frank's Red Hot)
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- A generous handful flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, a couple of handfuls
Crab Arancini (Deviled Crab Balls)
By á-8003
These crab balls are amazing! Make the risotto, then refrigerate it up to 48 hours before your planned event
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Flour, for coating
- 2 large eggs, beaten with a splash of water
- 1 cup fine breadcrumbs
- 1 cup fine cornmeal
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- 1 recipe Deviled Crab Risotto Milanese, chilled Deviled Crab Risotto Milanese
Baked Stuffed Shrimp with Crabmeat & Ritz Crackers
By Treebs
This delicious shrimp dish is the perfect comfort food! If fresh crab isn't available, you can always substitute tw...
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, shells removed
- 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning
- 4 tablespoons butter, plus
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/2 cup onion, minced
- 1/4 cup bell peppers, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
- 2 pounds jumbo shrimp, shelled, deveined and butterflied
Mini Crab Cakes PRINT
By á-17861
Published: May 22, 2013 Source: Noble Pig
- Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese, divided
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons plus 4 Tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- Large pinch cayenne pepper
- 6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
- 1-1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter , melted
- Fresh chives cut into pieces
Cajun Crab Balls
By á-46109
Combine all ingredients except paprika and butter, roll into 1/2 inch balls, place on greased baking sheet, sprinkl...
- 1 pound crab meat
- 1 egg, slightly beaten
- 4 slices bread, broken into small pieces, crusts removed
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
- dash black pepper
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- paprika
- butter
Sweet and Spicy Crab Cakes
By SkinnyMom
1. In a large bowl, combine crab meat, mustard, Miracle Whip, breadcrumbs, scallions, parsley, lemon zest, chili po...
- 1 lb crab meat, drained (you can also use pre-packed crab meat)
- 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbsp reduced-fat Miracle Whip®
- 5 Tbsp whole-wheat panko breadcrumbs
- zest of 1 lemon
- 3 scallions thinly sliced
- 1 1/2 tsp Mrs. Dash® Extra Spicy Seasoning Blend
- 1 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 egg
- 1 egg white
- 3/4 cup whole-wheat flour
- 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Crab and Shrimp Bisque
By Lsweetnell
Melt the butter in a Dutch oven or large saucepan over medium-low heat; add the chopped onion and celery
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons chopped fine onion
- 2 tablespoons chopped fine celery
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 8 ounces backfin or lump crab meat
- 4 to 8 ounces small cooked shrimp or other seafood (if the shrimp are large chop into smaller pieces.
- 2 tablespoon sherry wine*
Ultimate Party Crab Bites
By JoyT
Crab cakes, crab bites, what's the difference? Everybody loves them, so serve them at your next party! Make a lotâ€
- 2 cups breadcrumbs, plus 1 cup
- 16 ounces crabmeat
- 8 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, shredded
- 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonaise
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 2 jalapeño peppers, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- Vegetable oil for frying
Crab-Stuffed Lobster Tail
By á-29965
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C)
- 2 lobster tails, split along the center top
- 2 teaspoons butter, melted
- 15 buttery round crackers, crushed
- 1/2 cup jumbo lump crabmeat
- 1/4 cup clarified butter
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
- 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper, or to taste
Crab Imperial
By á-25087
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
- 1/2 lb fresh lump crab meat
- 2 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp heavy cream
- 1 egg, beaten
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seafood seasoning
- 1/3 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- fresh parsley, for garnish
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