Can't make it to Maine for an authentic lobster roll? No problem, this cheater's version uses imitation crab meat instead of lobster.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab
These 10-legged sea spiders have become one of the most popular crustaceans in US dining (only second to shrimp). There are over 4000 types of crab, and there are more in North America than anywhere else in the world.
Crab is so widely used in cooking that imitation crab was developed (which is usually made from surimi) as a lower cost alternative and stays fresh longer. You can substitute imitation crab in many recipes.
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Imitation Lobster Rolls
Baked Crabmeat Casserole
A light and fluffy casserole that brings out the crab flavor without overpowering it.
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Copycat Joe's Crab Shack's Etouffee
Etouffee is a Cajun comfort staple. Crawfish or shrimp in a creamy sauce of celery, onion and mushroom soup poured over a scoop of rice pilaf, just like Joe's Crab...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Stir-Fried Crab Curry (Poo Pad Pong Garee)
This stir-fried crab curry is a delicious and easy way to cook crab. The curry powder, fish sauce, and sugar give the dish a unique flavor that is both sweet...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Avocado And Crab-Meat Sushi
Simple sushi rolls made with rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Garlic Chili Dungeness Crab
With a superstar ingredient like Dungeness crab, keeping it simple and letting the crab shine through is the way to go. A little garlic chili sauce, a little cilantro, a...
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Pasta Casserole
Made with basil, salt, sour cream, pasta, onions, fresh mushrooms, green bell pepper, garlic, butter, crab meat
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Newburg
Made with rice, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, butter, crab meat, sour cream, tomato paste, dry sherry
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Meat and Mashed Potato Enchiladas in Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Sherry's Slow Cooker Crab
It's understandable to be hesitant about putting a great ingredient like crab meat into a crockpot, but trust Sherry on this one. The result is a creamy, chowder-like dish.
Method: crock pot
Time: over 5 hours
Easy California Roll Sushi
Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab
Time: under 30 minutes
Brick Weighted Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs
Craving something a little different for dinner? These brick-weighted sauteed soft shell crabs are crispy, buttery, and definitely a conversation starter among...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Imitation Crabmeat Au Gratin
Made with cajun spice seasoning, bell pepper, onion, margarine, flour, evaporated milk, egg yolks, imitation crabmeat, cheddar cheese
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Copycat Columbia Restaurant's Ybor City Deviled Crab Rolls
Made with olive oil or vegetable oil, onions, bell pepper, garlic, red pepper flakes, bay leaves, sugar, salt, tomato paste, fresh claw crab...
Method: deep fryer
Time: over 5 hours
Crabmeat Justine
Made with dry sherry, egg, egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, salt, black pepper, crab meat
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab Loaf
Made with bread, Old Bay seasoning, baking powder, crab meat, eggs, celery, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, salt
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab Stuffed Crepes
Made with butter, green onion, crab meat, salt and pepper, garlic powder, dry vermouth, cornstarch
Time: 2-5 hours
Imperial Crab Newburg Casserole
Made with slivered almonds, backfin lump crab meat, butter or margarine, flour, cream, egg yolks, salt, cayenne pepper, horseradish, sherry
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
New Orleans Spinach Crabmeat Casserole
Made with Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, butter, onions, green onions, frozen chopped spinach, sour cream, Parmesan cheese, artichoke hearts, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crab and Mushroom Casserole
Made with butter or margarine, onion, celery, green bell pepper, mushrooms, flour, chicken stock, crab meat, egg yolks, salt
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Quick Crab Casserole
Made with salt, milk, dry mustard, bread, crab meat, Cheddar cheese, butter, eggs
Method: oven
Time: over 5 hours
Crab Norfolk With Ham
Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Crab A La King
Made with crab meat, Worcestershire sauce, flour, salt, black pepper, milk or half & half, green bell pepper, pimientos, butter, lemon
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Baked Crab Pierogi
Made with flour, water, egg yolks, salt, onion powder, vegetable oil, backfin lump crab meat, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Hacienda Restaurant's Crabmeat Enchiladas
Made with bell pepper, salt, Serrano pepper, garlic, Colby and Jack cheese, ground cumin, red pepper, black pepper
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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