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Crab cakes
By Taraespo
Paula Deen recipe
- 1 pound crabmeat, picked free of shells
- 1/3 cup crushed crackers (recommended: Ritz)
- 3 green onions (green and white parts), finely chopped
- 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Dash cayenne pepper
- Flour, for dusting
- 1/2 cup peanut oil
- Favorite dipping sauce, for serving
Hot Crab & Shrimp Dip
By sandiB2010
Smoked cheese adds depth to the shellfish flavor and turns any chilly night into a cozy occasion
- 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
Steamed Crab Legs with Four Sauces
By ruthg
Serves 2-4
- 1 1 1 lemon sliced, plus halves for serving
- to salt to taste
- 3 3 3 lb. precooked king or snow crab, clusters or legs
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- BRANDY MAYONNAISE
- 1 3/4 1 3/4 CUPS
- INGREDIENTS
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 3 3 3 tbsp. brandy
- 3 3 3 tbsp. ketchup
- 2 2 2 tbsp. sour cream
- 2 2 2 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 1 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Combine ingredients in a bowl; stir until smooth.
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- CLARIFIED BUTTER WITH GARLIC AND CHIVES
- 1 ABOUT 1 CUP
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- INGREDIENTS
- 2 2 2 cloves crushed garlic
- 2 2 2 small fresh red Thai chiles, sliced in half
- 16 16 16 tbsp. unsalted butter
- INSTRUCTIONS
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- TARTAR SAUCE
- 1 1/2 1 1/2 CUPS
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- INGREDIENTS
- 1 1 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 1/3 1/3 cup capers, drained and finely chopped
- 1 1 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1 1 1 tbsp. finely chopped parsley
- 10 10 10 cornichons, finely chopped
- 1 Zest and juice of 1 lemon
- to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- INSTRUCTIONS
- Stir ingredients in a bowl until combined.
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- DIABLO SAUCE
- 2 ABOUT 2 CUPS
- INGREDIENTS
- 2 2 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 2 2 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
- 6 6 6 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
- 1 1 1 serrano chile, stemmed, seeded and roughly chopped
- 1/2 1/2 1/2 a small yellow onion, roughly chopped
- 1 1 1 tbsp. dark red chile powder
- 2 2 2 tsp. packed brown sugar
- 1 1 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 1 can 1 (16-oz.) can crushed tomatoes
- to salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 1 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- INSTRUCTIONS
The Ultimate Crab Dip
By bjlazyl
Yes, this might just be the ultimate crab dip! Serve this at a party, it will go fast, maybe double the recipe?
- 1 cup cubed white bread, crusts removed
- 2/3 cup milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh oregano, minced
- 1/3 cup onion, minced
- 11 ounce king crab meat, cooked and roughly shredded
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 8 slices toasted bread
Crab & Avocado Salad with Pancetta
By danyell923
Refreshingly filling without the guilt, Crab & Avocado Salad with Pancetta is the perfect combination of your favo...
- 12 thin slices pancetta
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 anchovy fillet
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Kosher salt
- 2 small heads Boston lettuce, torn into large pieces
- 3 cups baby arugula
- 1 (14 -ounce) can hearts of palm, drained and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through
- 1 avocado, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Freshly ground pepper
Hot Asiago Crab & Artichoke Dip
By á-26060
Hot asiago cheese and crab are mixed with creamy deliciousness and heated through, then topped with homemade pico d...
- 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
T. Pittari's Crab Bisque
By á-34054
Lost Restaurants of New Orleans" by Peggy Scott Laborde and Tom Fitzmorris includes this unusual crab bisque from T
- Makes 6 to 8 first courses or 4 entree courses
- 4 pounds crab claws
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 gallon cold water
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 green bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 6 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup tomato sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne
- Crab boulettes
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 rib celery, chopped
- 1/2 bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon thyme
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 6 inches stale po-boy bread, cubed, with crumbs
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Leaves of 10 sprigs flat-leaf parsley, chopped
- Pick meat off crab claws; reserve shells. Divide crabmeat into 2 equal portions.
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
Pan-Fried Hatch Chile Crab Cakes
By Sandyhstn
From newspaper
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
- 1-1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
- 4 scallions, green parts only, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 cup Hatch peppers, peeled, seeded and chopped (I don't put these in)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 4 tablespoons plain dry bread crumbs (approximate)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable or peanut oil for frying
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
Imitation Crab Pasta Salad
By msippigrl
Cook pasta as directed on package
- 1 pound imitation crab meat, coarsely chopped (I like Louis Kemp brand)
- 1 cup elbow macaroni (or other small pasta), uncooked
- 1 medium bell pepper, chopped
- 1/4 cup celery (about 1 rib), chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon onion salt
- 1/4 teaspoon creole seasoning, or to taste (such as Tony Chachere's)
- good pinch of garlic salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper, or white pepper
- 2 - 3 tablespoons mayo, as needed
- 1 medium, ripe but firm, tomato, seeded and diced (optional but recommended)
Crab Rangoon Dip
By á-48147
1. First, soften the cream cheese in the microwave for about a minute
- 2 cups crab meat
- 16 oz. cream cheese (2 blocks)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 green onions, chopped (scallions)
- 1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsps. powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp. lemon juice
Crab & Asparagus-Stuffed Tilapia
By davidv
"Crab makes this dish taste so rich and creamy, but don't be fooled—this stuffed tilapia is a perfect recipe to s...
- Stuffing:
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup red pepper, finely diced
- 1/4 cup yellow pepper, finely diced
- 2 Tbsp shallot, minced
- 1 tsp garlic, minced
- 1/4 lb thin asparagus, trimmed & sliced into 1/4" pieces
- 12 saltine crackers, crushed into crumbs
- 1 Tbsp chives, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 Tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 lb lump crab meat
- Fish:
- 4 (4-5-oz) tilapia filets
- 1/2 cup white wine
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp paprika
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