Whether you’re craving a delicious seafood appetizer, crab bisque, or crab cakes, these 35+ crazy good crab recipes will indeed please!
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Crab Cakes with Jalapeno
A touch of jalapeno and cilantro adds just the right amount of spice to these light, fluffy crab cakes. Serve them with a zesty cocktail sauce for an appetizer or main dish.
To prepare the crab mixture, beat one egg and mix in crushed crackers, scallions, bell pepper, mayonnaise, jalapeno, garlic, lemon juice, and salt. Gently fold in lump crab meat.
Place in refrigerator to chill for 4-24 hours to help bind the mixture. Alternatively, you can also freeze these crab cakes. To freeze, wrap each cake in plastic wrap, squeezing the excess air to ensure the patty stays consistent. When ready to eat, reheat on a baking sheet in a preheated oven. Enjoy!
Crab Salad with Tangerine
Crab salad is a classic seafood dish that is easy to make at home. While it is excellent on a sandwich, you can also serve it as a snack or appetizer. This version is made with imitation crab, which is much cheaper than real crab meat (it’s made from surimi — fish flesh that has been minced and shaped into sticks or flakes).
The Shiso greens add a fresh flavor to the creamy mayonnaise, while the celery offers a crunchy accent. The tangerine provides a touch of citrus that brightens the salad.
Serve this salad as a light and refreshing lunch, or use it to fill a classic deli roll or sub for a quick and satisfying sandwich. It’s also a fantastic appetizer or cocktail party hors d’oeuvre.
Deviled Crab with Corn Muffins
While crab cakes are king now, they were only sometimes a favorite, and recipes dating back to the 1800s often feature stuffed deviled crabs (or croquettes).
These seafood meals are a local staple of bread dough wrapped around a spicy crab filling. The mixture is then covered with Vigo Italian-style seasoned bread crumbs before frying to a golden brown.
The result is a tasty dish that complements the rich and savory taste of well-cooked crab. The perfect side for this meal is a fresh, tossed salad. Veggies like broccoli, carrots, asparagus, zucchini, Brussels sprouts, and corn are ideal because they add a light and refreshing flavor to the dish without overpowering its savory taste.
Crab Cakes with Whitefish
Crab cakes are a seafood classic that can be made at home with little effort. You can try this recipe from an excellent crab restaurant like Crab House; chopped whitefish adds structure and more flavor than traditional binders like breadcrumbs. It is paired with a tangy remoulade scented with charred onion and a hint of tangerine.
To make these crab cakes, you’ll need jumbo lump crab meat (or pasteurized crabmeat from the seafood department), mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, lemon zest, and juice. Mix the ingredients gently; too much stirring will break apart those luscious chunks of sweet crab. Keep a bowl of water nearby to dip your hands, which will help prevent the mixture from sticking to them. Bake the crab cakes until golden, about 12-14 minutes.
Crab Gumbo
This hearty Cajun-inspired gumbo is made with fresh shrimp, crab, and sausage swimming in a rich broth. The dark roux provides a perfect base for the rich vegetables and spices.
Before cooking, ensure the live crabs are clean and free of domoic acid (a neurotoxin produced by certain algae that concentrate on the internal organs of shellfish). This is easiest to do if you hold the crab by the body with the claws facing up and gently drop it on a sharp corner- a board, picnic table, cement wall, or wooden fence works great.
Add the seafood and simmer, uncovered, for about half an hour. Taste and season as needed. Serve topped with green onions, parsley, and a sprinkle of gumbo file (ground-up sassafras leaves). It’s a bit labor intensive but worth it for the best gumbo you’ll ever eat!
Crab Bisque
Crab lends itself perfectly to creamy soups, like bisque. The mild flavor, delicate texture, and innate ability to balance other flavors make it perfect for this seafood soup dish.
Stir a slurry of 1 tablespoon cornstarch and two tablespoons of cold milk or cream using a whisk. Add this to your soup and bring it to a low simmer, stirring frequently until thickening.
Serve your delicious crab bisque with a slice of bread or a salad for a satisfying dinner or lunch. If you want to keep this recipe budget-friendly, swap out the shrimp for a full pound of crab meat for a more indulgent treat! This delicious creamy seafood soup is perfect for a memorable holiday meal or an easy prep-ahead dinner.
Crab Rolls
Crab sushi is a delicious and nutritious meal that can be made using any combination of ingredients. This recipe uses a spicy crab sauce, avocado, and cucumber. It takes about half an hour to prepare and will serve four people.
This dish is a variation of the classic sushi roll. It includes sushi rice, nori, imitation crab, fish roe, cream cheese, and mayonnaise. It can be served with ponzu or wasabi.
To make this dish, you must prepare the sushi rice according to the instructions on the package and mix it with the crab meat. This recipe also requires shiso oil, mayonnaise, lemon zest, chives, and Old Bay seasoning. The dish will take about an hour to prepare and can be served with various dipping sauces
