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Crab, Chile & Mint Crostini
By á-61574
Crostini is topped with crab mixed with aioli, lime juice, mint and a little chile pepper to spice it up a bit! Gar...
- 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
Crab Mac and Cheese "Lollipops"
By Tufgrlz
For lollipops: In a small sauce pot, mix pasta with cheese sauce
- Sauce:
- 8 oz. cooked pasta shells
- 8 oz. cheese sauce
- 8 oz. Phillips Special crab meat
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 6 eggs, whisked
- 4 oz. panko bread crumbs
- as needed, oil for frying (up to 2 quarts)
- 2 cups whole grain mustard
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. hot sauce
Bobby's Hot Tomato, Jack and Crab Dip
By Taraespo
Bobby Deen recipe
- Nonstick spray
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) grated pepper Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended: Paula Deen)
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, well drained and picked clean of shells
- 1 cup seeded, diced tomatoes (2 medium tomatoes)
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions ( scallions), white and light green parts
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed black peppercorns
- 2 avocados
- Crackers or crusty bread, for serving
Imitation Crab Salad
By Nanadi-2
Boil macaroni according to directions on package
- 1 pound elbow macaroni
- 2 medium tomatoes (chopped)
- 1 small sweet onion (finely diced)
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 stalks celery (thinly sliced)
- 1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked or minced)
- 1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing (or to taste)
- Salt and pepper to taste
My All Time Favorite Crab Cakes
By á-19576
After 40 years on the Chesapeake Bay
- 5 Ritz crackers, processed into crumbs
- 1 pound crab meat, back fin ...or better jumbo lump
- 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard, champagne mustard is best, or other sweet mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 egg, beaten
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
Crab Enchiladas with Tomatillo Sauce & Avocados
By Lynnw-2
Delicious creamy and crabby enchiladas are topped with a homemade tomatillo sauce and avocados for a suprisingly ea...
- FILLING:
- 1 cup crab meat, I used Louis Kemp Imitation Crab
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup minced green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, optional
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregono
- 1/2 cup shredded Mexican-blend cheese
- TOMATILLO SAUCE:
- 1 pound tomatillos
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 jalapeno
- 1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ENCHILADAS
- 6 corn tortillas
- 1/2 cup Mexican-blend cheese
- 1 avocado, sliced
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
Crab Enchiladas with Green Mole
By Dr_Mom
Now that lump crabmeat is more readily available, a great way to enjoy it is with the aromatic spiciness of green m...
- 2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 cups Herbed Pumpkin Seed Mole, recipe on Key Ingredient
- Twelve 5-to 6-inch corn tortillas
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 ripe avocado, pitted and sliced - optional
Spicy Corn and Crab Chowder
By Chez_Alexander
1. Preheat broiler 2. Place poblano chile on a foil-lined baking sheet
- 1 medium poblano chile
- 1 TBS butter
- 1 cup finely chopped onion
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground red pepper (i.e., cayenne)
- 1 (16 oz) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
- 1 cup cream, divided (3/4 cup / 1/4 cup)
- 1 (8 oz) russet potato, peeled and cut into small chunks
- 2 cups water
- 2 TBS flour
- 1 cup milk (whole)
- 1 (8 oz) container crab meat
Tilapia Stuffed with Crabmeat
By moddie2bert
Preheat oven to 400°F. Sauté onion and celery in the butter until tender
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 8 ounces white crab meat, flaked
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 tablespoon cayenne pepper
- 4 tilapia fillets (approx 6 ozs each)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- paprika
Crab Meat Pie
By cgipe
Crab dip, crab melts, crab cakes – all are delicious ways to enjoy fresh blue crab from the Chesapeake Bay
- 7 1/2 ounces crab meat
- 1 cup finely chopped celery
- 2 tablespoon grated onion
- 2 tablespoon chopped green pepper
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup shredded Cheddar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Unbaked pie shell
Crab Hash (Cheesecake Factory)
By dkanon
A Delicious Blend of Sautéed Crab, Red, Yellow and Green Peppers, Onions and Potatoes
- 8 ounces crabmeat, fully cooked
- 1 pound large red potatoes, unpeeled
- 2 ounces sliced bacon, cut into 1/2 inch slices
- 1 medium onion, cut into 1/2 inch dice
- 1 small red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch diced
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Coarse salt or sea salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- White vinegar, for poaching
- 5 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 2 scallions, sliced thin
- Hollandaise Sauce
- 2 egg yolks
- 1/4 lemon, juiced
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
Crab Eggs Benedict
By á-25089
Rich and decadent, this Crab Eggs Benedict recipe is a classy way to start any day
- 1/3 cup reduced-fat buttermilk
- 1/3 cup canola mayonnaise
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more to garnish to taste, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons butter
- 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
- 8 large eggs
- 4 English muffins, toasted
- 8-ounces fresh lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, optional to garnish
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon, optional to garnish
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