crab meat recipes

Sink your claws into something fresh and meaty with these sensational crab meat recipes. From creamy crab bisque to crab pizza, they do not disappoint.

33 Best Ways to Cook with Crab Meat 

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Linguine With Crab

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Crab Pasta Salad

Crab Rangoon

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Crab Cake Burgers

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Spicy Crab Meat Frittata

Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

Creamy Crab Soup

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Tomato Bacon and Crab Grilled Cheese

Crab Avocado Ceviche

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Seafood Gumbo

Crab Dip

Cream Cheese Crab Spread

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Crab Meat Quesadillas

Crab-Stuffed Salmon

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Easy Seafood Salad Recipe made with lump crab meat and a handful of pantry staples in just 5 minutes. Perfect for crab salad sandwiches!

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crab meat (out of shells)

celery

mayonnaise

dill

lemon juice

garlic powder

Salt and pepper

If using cooked crab meat from a refrigerated canisters, drain and rinse the crab meat for the best flavor. If you’re your crabmeat comes from a seafood counter, there’s no need to rinse it.

Place the crab meat in a large mixing bowl. Add the celery, mayo, dill, lemon juice, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper.

Gently mix. You want to coat the crab well, but not break up any large pieces.

Taste, then add additional salt and pepper if needed. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

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This easy Seafood Salad Recipe is made with tender lump crab meat and just a handful of wholesome pantry staples. It's prepared in only 5 minutes, and is perfect to enjoy as a tasty snack or to make crab salad sandwiches!

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A traditional Crab Imperial tastes fancy, but this easy dish is ready for the oven in just 10 minutes!

Virginia Crab Imperial

red bell pepper

onion

butter

mayonnaise, divided

Dijon mustard

Worcestershire sauce

egg, lightly beaten

pepper

½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning

lb. crabmeat (jumbo lump, lump or backfin)

Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 4 (8-ounce) ramekins or one (1-quart) casserole dish with cooking spray and set aside.

Sauté the bell pepper and onion in butter to soften. Cool before mixing.

In a large bowl, whisk together ½ cup of the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, pepper and Old Bay seasoning. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Add the crab and gently fold to mix, being careful not to break up the crab.

Divide the mixture among the 4 prepared dishes. Use the remaining ¼ cup of mayonnaise to spread about 1 tablespoon on top of each dish. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.

Bake for about 20 minutes, or until browned and bubbly.

Made with succulent crab meat, lemon, and fresh veggies, this easy crab salad is zesty, flavorful, and refreshing. It’s one of our favorite crab meat recipes and perfect for a summer side dish.

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crab meat

tomatoes

red onion

cilantro

salt and pepper (to taste)

cucumber

avocado (diced)

Drain the crab meat well if you use canned crab.

Add tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Mix well.

Add crab meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.

Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator.

Let it rest for 30-60 minutes.

Add diced cucumber and avocado right before serving. Mix gently. Serve and enjoy!

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lb. crab meat

tsp. Old Bay seasoning

olive oil mayo

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl.

Sprinkle with chopped fresh dill for garnish.

Crab Stuffed Shrimp are packed with creamy crab filling, baked until golden, then finished with warm lemon butter. An easy restaurant-quality seafood dinner.

Crab Stuffed Shrimp

egg, beaten

creole seasoning

fresh parsley, chopped

panko

colossal shrimp (you can use jumbo shrimp also)

½ lemon, juiced

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking...

Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a baking dish or oven-safe skillet large enough to hold the shrimp in a single layer.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg,...

In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, creole seasoning and 1 tablespoon fresh parsley. Add the panko and crab, then gently mix just until combined so the crab stays nice and chunky.

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails...

Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Butterfly the shrimp by cutting through the back of the shrimp where you have deveined them without cutting all the way through. Place the butterflied shrimp in a bowl or on a large plate. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with creole seasoning. Gently toss or rub the seasoning over the shrimp so they are coated inside and out.

Arrange the shrimp in the prepared baking dish...

Arrange the shrimp in the prepared baking dish with the tail side facing upward. Press each shrimp open slightly so it can hold the stuffing.

Spoon the crab mixture generously onto each butterflied...

Spoon the crab mixture generously onto each butterflied shrimp. Gently press the stuffing into the opening so it stays in place, then mound a little more on top. Do not pack it too tightly, as the stuffing should stay light and tender. Continue stuffing all the shrimp until the crab mixture is used up. If any filling falls into the baking dish, spoon it back over the shrimp.

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp...

Bake for 20 minutes, or until the shrimp are pink and opaque and the crab stuffing is lightly golden on top.

While the shrimp bake, melt the butter in...

While the shrimp bake, melt the butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the lemon juice and remaining 1 teaspoon chopped parsley.

Remove the stuffed shrimp from the oven and...

Remove the stuffed shrimp from the oven and drizzle the lemon butter all over the top. Garnish with extra parsley if desired, and serve immediately while the shrimp are hot, juicy, and buttery.

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