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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
By Lynnw-2
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms aren't just for fancy parties
- 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
Hot Spicy Crab Dip
By chezus
OMG - this Crab Dip is awesome! The spice level is easily adjusted to taste by using more or less of the Sriracha s...
- 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
Crab Cake Hush Puppies
By Tufgrlz
Stir together cornmeal mix, flour, green onions, bell pepper, sugar, and salt in a large bowl
- 1 cup self-rising white cornmeal mix
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup beer
- Vegetable oil
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl
By Taraespo
Crab Artichoke Dip in a Bread Bowl is a delicious way to curve your guests' appetites before the main course is ser...
- 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
Crab Cakes
By Lovetocook-3
Easier than it looks and so worth the effort
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, washed well and chopped
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- 2 jalapeño chili, or to taste, seeded and chopped fine
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
Grilled King Crab Legs
By mirelsonp
Recipe source: Saveur #144 Sweet king crab legs gain a smoky edge when grilled
- 2 lb. Alaskan king crab legs, thawed
- Lemon wedges, for serving
- Clarified butter, for serving
Hot Pecan Crab Dip
By BobN
I've been making this Hot Pecan Crab Dip recipe for years and it's always a huge hit with my family and friends
- 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
Fried Soft Shell Crabs
By hanley89
Recipe can be doubled
- 1 sleeve saltine crackers, crushed
- 1/3 freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 eggs
- all purpose flour for dredging
- 6 soft shell crabs, rinsed and patted dry
- Extra virgin olive oil for frying
Crab Cakes with Garlic Aioli
By henwiller
An undeniably delicious recipe, it's my go to for crab cakes
- 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)
Crab Rangoon
By pikassob
Like crab rangoon wontons? You'll love this and so will your guests
- 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
Tapas: Crab Dip
By á-3151
This Crab Dip tapas is great served with crackers or vegetable dippers
- 1 cup cooked crabmeat or one 6-ounce can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons red onion or green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon snipped fresh dillweed or 1 teaspoon dried dillweed
- 1 teaspoon lemon peel or lime peel, finely shredded
- 1 teaspoon lemon or lime juice
- Several dashes bottled hot pepper sauce
- Dash cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and black pepper
- Assorted crackers and/or vegetable dippers
Seafood Stuffed Onion
By aerin8
If you love seafood, you HAVE to try this recipe
- Large onion
- 24 shrimp
- 2 ounces crab meat or fish
- Garlic, minced
- Old Bay Seasoning
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
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