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Crab

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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recipe for new orleans spinach crabmeat casserole

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

recipe for simple crab dinner

Simple Crab Dinner

Craving crab? Satisfy your palate with this no-fuss simple crab dinner. A smooth blend of shrimp soup and cheddar cheese creates the perfect backdrop for crab meat.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for salt and pepper crab

Salt And Pepper Crab

Made with garlic, fresh ginger, shallot, kosher salt, black pepper, soy sauce, sugar, water, crushed red pepper, scallions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab broccoli casserole

Crab Broccoli Casserole

Made with onion, crab meat, curry powder, milk, bread crumbs, broccoli, Cheddar cheese, butter or oleo

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for bookbinder's crab imperial

Bookbinder's Crab Imperial

Made with paprika, crab meat, green bell pepper, butter, flour, milk, chicken bouillon, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, pimento

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

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recipe for baked crab casserole

Baked Crab Casserole

Made with milk, eggs, French bread, butter, onion, crab meat, celery, mayonnaise, dry mustard, salt

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for red lobster's roasted maine lobster with crabmeat stuffing

Red Lobster's Roasted Maine Lobster with Crabmeat Stuffing

Made with blue crab meat, shallot, parsley, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, lobsters

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ladies luncheon favorite

Ladies Luncheon Favorite

Made with sour cream, pastry shells, crab meat, water chestnuts, ripe olives, green onions or chives, almonds, salad dressing, celery, garlic salt

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for creamy crab casserole

Creamy Crab Casserole

Made with paprika, salt and pepper, green onions, crab meat, shell pasta, butter, flour, milk, Cheddar cheese, Havarti cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab and mushroom casserole

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

recipe for crab a la king

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


recipe for buttered baked crab and shrimp

Buttered Baked Crab and Shrimp

Made with mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, green bell pepper, onion, celery, vegetable oil, jumbo lump crab meat, medium shrimp, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for crab with spinach and rice

Crab With Spinach And Rice

Made with Mozzarella cheese, chicken stock, rice, yellow onion, garlic, jalapeno pepper, spinach, crab meat, salt, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab souffle

Crab Souffle

Made with Parmesan cheese, shallots, butter, flour, milk, salt, black pepper, egg yolks, Swiss cheese, crab meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for crab brunch casserole

Crab Brunch Casserole

Made with eggs, milk, seasoned croutons, cheddar cheese, dried minced onion, dried parsley, crab meat, salt and pepper, Parmesan cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crabmeat justine

Crabmeat Justine

Made with dry sherry, egg, egg yolks, lemon juice, butter, salt, black pepper, crab meat

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for swiss crab casserole

Swiss Crab Casserole

Made with butter, celery, onion, green bell pepper, flour, chicken bouillon cubes, water, instant rice, crab meat, Swiss cheese

Method:   oven, stovetop, crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for crab calzone

Crab Calzone

Made with chopped olives, hot roll mix, water, vegetable oil, ricotta cheese, Mozzarella cheese, cream cheese, crab meat, green onions, garlic

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for crab waffle

Crab Waffle

Made with oil, black pepper, salt, egg, potato, crab

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for alaska crab legs and dipping sauces

Alaska Crab Legs and Dipping Sauces

Made with lemon juice, garlic salt, dill weed, white pepper, tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, salt, hot pepper sauce

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for red lobster's crab au gratin

Red Lobster's Crab Au Gratin

Made with Cheddar cheese, butter, onion, all-purpose flour, milk, salt, white pepper, sherry, crab meat, crackers

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for sauteed king crab legs with wine and garlic

Sauteed King Crab Legs with Wine and Garlic

Made with lemon or lime, fresh parsley, red king crab legs, butter, garlic, dry white wine, salt, cayenne pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for whole dungeness wok-fried crab

Whole Dungeness Wok-Fried Crab

Made with peanut oil, red bell pepper, fresh ginger, garlic, rice wine vinegar, chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, Chinese chili/garlic paste, fermented black beans

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for deviled crab

Deviled Crab

Made with blue crab meat, onion, fat or oil, flour, milk, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot pepper sauce, black pepper

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for ago glain (benin)

Ago Glain (Benin)

Made with limes, whole cloves, crabs, vinegar, salt, black pepper, tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh parsley, onions

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shrimp and crab etouffee

Shrimp And Crab Etouffee

Made with parsley, garlic, butter, flour, shrimp, water, seafood seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for garlic crab

Garlic Crab

Made with parsley, roma tomato, olive oil, garlic, fresh basil, fresh rosemary, whole dungeness crabs, cayenne pepper, sea salt

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for asparagus and crab strata

Asparagus And Crab Strata

Made with paprika, salt, margarine or butter, white bread, Cheddar cheese, frozen asparagus, crab meat, eggs, milk, parsley

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for malaysian black pepper crabs

Malaysian Black Pepper Crabs

Made with red bird's eyes chilies, curry leaves, black pepper, dried shrimp, salted soybean paste, garlic, butter, shallots, cilantro, oil

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for avocado and crab enchiladas

Avocado and Crab Enchiladas

Made with tortillas, onion, black olives, mushrooms, butter, crab meat, avocado, sour cream, lemon juice, tabasco sauce

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for baked crab pierogi

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

recipe for fiddler crab a la nero

Fiddler Crab a La Nero

Made with white rice, cognac, heavy cream, canned beef gravy, butter or margarine, king-crab meat, pimientos, chives, salt, paprika

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab enchiladas with chipotle cream sauce

Crab Enchiladas with Chipotle Cream Sauce

Made with crabmeat, fresh chives, black pepper, tortillas, dried chipotle chiles, shallot, garlic, butter

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for vietnamese crab and corn porridge

Vietnamese Crab and Corn Porridge

Made with green onions, egg, crab meat, creamed corn, chicken stock, condensed cream of chicken soup, water, corn kernels

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crab curry

Crab Curry

Made with saffron rice, salt and pepper, butter, cream of shrimp soup, sour cream, dry instant minced onions, curry powder, imitation crab meat

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crab stuffed poblano chiles with mango salsa

Crab Stuffed Poblano Chiles With Mango Salsa

Made with artichoke hearts, mango, red bell pepper, fresh cilantro, balsamic vinegar, Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, Dijon mustard, black pepper, ricotta...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for spinach and crab cocotte

Spinach And Crab Cocotte

Made with cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach, crab meat, Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, cheddar cheese

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chinese steamed cracked crab

Chinese Steamed Cracked Crab

Made with vinegar, salt, sugar, crab, green onions, Shao Hsing wine or dry sherry, green onion, ginger

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for shrimp in mushroom sauce

Shrimp in Mushroom Sauce

Made with heavy cream, white pepper, salt, Dijon mustard, shrimp, butter, shallots, mushrooms, white wine

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for broiled softshell crab

Broiled Softshell Crab

Made with butter, Tabasco sauce, softshell crabs, flour, salt, paprika

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes




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