Crab

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

A light and fluffy casserole that brings out the crab flavor without overpowering it.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

Simple sushi rolls made with rice, cucumber, avocado, and crab meat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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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

Made with soy sauce, avocado, mayonnaise, nori, Japanese rice, white vinegar, sugar, imitation crab


Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with rice, black pepper, Parmesan cheese, butter, crab meat, sour cream, tomato paste, dry sherry

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

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

A unique combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, potatoes, peas, and blue cheese.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with basil, salt, sour cream, pasta, onions, fresh mushrooms, green bell pepper, garlic, butter, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

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

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

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

Made with bread crumbs, paprika, flour, imitation crab, butter, milk, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

Made with butter or margarine, lump crab meat, ham, onion

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

Made with salt, milk, dry mustard, bread, crab meat, Cheddar cheese, butter, eggs

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

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

Made with shallot, green onions, butter, chicken stock, white wine, Marsala or Madeira, cream, Gruyere or other Swiss cheese, crab meat, marinated artichoke...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

Made with wild rice or long grain and wild rice, crab meat, mushrooms, white wine, butter, flour, milk, garlic salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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

Made with butter, green onion, crab meat, salt and pepper, garlic powder, dry vermouth, cornstarch


Time:   2-5 hours

Made with corn tortillas, cucumber, vegetable oil, onion, garlic, imitation crabmeat or cooked white fish, salsa, fresh cilantro, romaine lettuce, green bell pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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