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Crisp Crab Cakes
By holly
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Servings 8
Preparation time 50
Cooking time 60
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons nonfat milk
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Dash hot sauce
- 1 pound lump crab or crab claw meat, picked over
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- Olive-oil cooking spray
Crisp crab cakes are good to have on top of a fresh bed of greens or between two fluffy bread buns! Photograph
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By á-5531
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- 1/8 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 14 wonton wrappers
- 1 small green onion
- 4 ounces Surimi imitation crab
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By á-3151
Crab toast with lemon aioli is a perfect brunch appetizer, main course when paired with a lightly dressed salad, or...
- LEMON AIOLI:
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 garlic clove, finely grated
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- Kosher salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- CRAB TOAST:
- 1 cup lump crabmeat, picked over, shells removed
- 2 tablespoons fennel fronds, chopped
- 1 to 2 serrano chiles, seeded, finely chopped
- 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- Kosher salt to taste
- 4 (3/4-inch thick) slices country-style sourdough bread
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Stone Crab Cocktail
By LRay
It's 5'o clock everywhere with this stone crab cocktail! Better than any drink, munch on this seafood masterpiece a
- 4 pounds cooked stone crab claws
- 1 shallot, minced
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (California preferred)
- Pinch salt
- Several grinds black pepper
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- 1 ounce micro basil or 6 large green or purple basil leaves, cut into fine ribbons
Hot Crab Dip
By á-68271
Hot crab dip is good for tailgating at a football game, for a movie snack, or to share with the family during the h...
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 2 teaspoons OLD BAY® Seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard, Ground
- 1 to 2 cans lump crab meat
- 1/4 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 1/2 tablespoons onion, minced
Award Winning Maryland Cream of Crab Soup
By Lsweetnell
Take a trip to the coast from the comfort of your own kitchen with this hearty crab soup recipe
- 1 pound Maryland jumbo lump crab meat, divided
- 1 pint milk
- 1 quart half and half
- 2 pints heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 3 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning, divided
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus more if needed to make a paste
- cold water or cornstarch to make a cornstarch paste
Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
By raffterman
Red Lobster Crab Stuffed Mushroom's are a great appetizer! We have the recipe that you have been looking for!
- 35 fresh mushrooms
- 1/4 cup celery, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 1/2 pound crab claw meat
- 2 cups oyster crackers crushed
- 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, ground
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup water
- 6 slices white cheddar cheese
Louisiana Hot Crab Dip
By ukiahgal67
This delicious, addictive crab dip will have your family begging for more
- 1/2 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, free of shells
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 3 tablespoons minced green onions (white and green parts)
- 2 large garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Joe's Crab Shack - Crab Cakes
By á-26577
No need to leave the house for this easy and delicious restaurant recipe, Joe's Crab Shack - Crab Cakes!
- 2/3 cup mayonnaise
- 5 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon blackening seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup crushed, chopped parsley
- 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
- 2 pounds crabmeat
Old Bay Crab Cakes
By á-7198
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- 2 slices white bread, crusts removed and crumbled or bread crumbs
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 green onion, sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons McCormick Parsley Flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon prepared yellow mustard
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Crab Dip
By dmg9548
Always a favorite. Change the flavor each time you make it: add fresh garlic, horseradish, extra hot sauce, chopped...
- 2 sprays cooking spray
- 6 ounces low fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
- 3 tablespoons uncooked onion, finely minced
- 1/2 pound lump crabmeat, fresh or canned, drained
- 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, or more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt, or to taste
- 2 tablespoon sherry (dry or sweet), or sweet sherry (or to taste)
Crab Balls
By á-34663
No party is complete without this crab balls
- 1 pound back fin crabmeat
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 cup Ritz crackers, crushed
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablepoon Worcestershire sauce
Crab Cakes
By TrayH
Crab cakes are a perfect brunch, light dinner or appetizer
- CRAB CAKES:
- 1 large egg
- 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I like Hellman’s Real)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 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
- Canola oil, for frying
- 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 Flounder
By á-6055
Flounder is baked and stuffed with crab meat, celery, onion and a great combination of seasonings
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 stalk celery, finely chopped
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1 (4 1/4 ounce) can crabmeat, drained and flaked
- 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
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- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
Maryland Jumbo Lump Crab Imperial
By Tabatha
What better way to showcase this beautiful Maryland Blue Claw Jumbo Lump Crab meat, than with this Classic dish fro
- 1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat (or lump)
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 heaping teaspoon old bay
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped Italian parsley
- 1 large egg lightly beaten
- squeeze of lemon juice
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- 1 celery rib, finely chopped
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- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg, beaten
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- 1/4 cup fresh chives, minced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1 1/4 cups panko or fine dried bread crumbs
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Sage and Cranberry Crab Cakes...
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
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- 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Black Pepper, Coarse Grind
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
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Crab Imperial
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Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with...
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon minced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced green onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced celery
- 1 teaspoon minced green bell pepper
- 2 tablespoons shrimp stock or water
- 1 (6 ounce) can crab meat, drained
- 2 tablespoons bread crumbs
- 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
- PEPPERCORN SAUCE
- 1 1/4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- 1 fluid ounce whiskey
- 1 cup heavy cream
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- 4 (6 ounce) filet mignon steaks
- 4 slices bacon, cooked lightly
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon minced shallot
- 1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 fluid ounce whiskey
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
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Crab & Corn Chowder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 red onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Serrano pepper, minced
- 4 ears of corn, kernels removed (3/4 cup each ear)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 3 cups broth
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- 8 ounces crabmeat
- Juice of 1 lime
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
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Candy's Fabulous Crab Cakes
- 1 lb crabmeat
- 1 egg, beaten
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- Old Bay to taste
- 1 tsp. dijon
- 2 T. mayo
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Fried Green Tomatoes with Crab...
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Old Bay Corn Flake Crab Cakes
- 1 cup corn flakes cereal
- Splash of milk
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 pound lump crabmeat
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, plus more for frying
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, beaten
- Olive oil for frying
- Lemon wedges, for serving
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