If you’re looking for some great Crab Recipes, you’ve come to the right place! Crab is such a versatile seafood, with its mild, yet sweet flavor.
We’ve compiled this great collection of recipes, so you never have to think “what to cook with crab?” again.
From simple light dishes, to soups and appetizers, pastas and more, you’ll find plenty of interesting new ways to prepare your favorite seafood.
Cook your way through all these delicious and easy crab recipes, you’re sure to find a new favorite. Have fun…
1. Crab Cakes
We’re starting this list with a real classic, Maryland style crab cakes. This recipe uses very little filling, allowing the great crab flavor and texture to really stand out!
Get the Recipe @ sallysbakingaddiction
2. She-Crab Soup
If you’ve ever been to the Carolina Lowcountry, you’ve surely had she-crab soup. This creamy and flavorful soup only takes about 25 minutes, but tastes as good as and fancy restaurant.
Get the Recipe @ biscuitsandburlap
3. Fried Soft Shell Crabs
If it’s softshell season, from about May through November, you don’t want to miss out on these treats. Freshly molted crabs fried right in the shell. They go great in sandwiches, or just on their own!
Get the Recipe @ carolynscooking
4. Crab Imperial
Crab Imperial is a classic east coast dish featuring crab meat, mayo and other flavor enhancers topped with parmesan cheese and baked to perfection. YUM!
Get the Recipe @ theseasonedmom
5. Deviled Crabs
Deviled crabs are a treat you’ll find in many seafood restaurants. Now you can make them at home! They are kind of like crab cakes, but are stuffed in shells and baked.
Get the Recipe @ spicysouthernkitchen
6. Seafood Boil
If you’re hosting a big feast, you can’t go wrong with a seafood boil! This recipe featured crab legs, shrimp, corn and andouille sausage, perfect for feeding a hungry crowd!
7. Crab Mac and Cheese
Everyone’s favorite comfort food… enhanced with crab meat! This homemade baked mac and cheese recipe is loaded with crab and topped with a butter breadcrumb topping. So good!
Get the Recipe @ melissassouthernstylekitchen
Check out our collection of favorite Mac and Cheese Recipes!
8. Crab Legs with Garlic Butter
These crab legs with garlic butter are simply divine! This recipe works great with king, snow or dungeness legs. Be sure to bring a bib!
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
9. Hot Crab Dip
This hot crab dip will be the star of your appetizer spread! It only takes a few minutes of hands on time, and can be prepared up to two days in advance!
Get the Recipe @ therecipecritic
10. Crab Linguine
This crab linguini is an easy weeknight dinner idea. It’s bursting with fresh flavors from cherry tomatoes and fresh basil. You’ll be coming back to this one again and again!
Get the Recipe @ nospoonnecessary
11. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
For an easy, yet elegant appetizer, try these crab stuffed mushrooms. They’re as good as you would get in any fancy restaurant, and only take a few minutes of hands on time!
12. Crab Rangoon
Here’s your favorite Chinese restaurant appetizer… in homemade form! Though they may look intimidating, they’re surprisingly easy to make. Plus, they use real crab meat!
13. Crab Stuffed Avocado
These crab stuffed avocados are amazing! They have a slightly spicy, light mayo base and are topped with sesame seeds and soy sauce for some Asian flavors. Great option for a lunch or light dinner!
14. Tomato Crab Bisque
This rich and creamy tomato crab bisque is a perfect winter warmer. The tomatoes are roasted for added flavor, and the soup also gets enhanced by a touch of basil pesto. YUMMM.
Get the Recipe @ littlespicejar
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15. Singapore Chilli Crab
If you’re a big fan of big flavors, and you know I am, this Singapore chilli crab recipe is a MUST! The sauce is savory and sweet, spicy and complex. This one is not for the “salt and pepper” crowd!
Get the Recipe @ recipetineats
16. Mushroom Crab Risotto
Mushroom crab risotto is a great side dish to impress guests. It looks and tastes super fancy, but is surprisingly easy to make!
Get the Recipe @ sweetcsdesigns
17. Garlic Butter King Crab Rolls
These garlic butter king crab rolls are PHENOMENAL! Brioche rolls are absolutely stuffed full of sweet, tender meat, which is slathered in garlic butter. Everything is quickly broiled at the end to give to rolls a bit of crisp. WOW!
Get the Recipe @ tatyanaseverydayfood
18. Kerala Crab Curry
For some authentic South Indian flavors, try this curry from the state of Kerala. It’s well seasoned, and the spices are perfectly balanced by the sweetness of coconut. Perfect over a pile of hot rice!
19. Crab Alfredo
Seafood and alfredo are such a great, comforting combination. This crab alfredo is no exception. It features a simple to make homemade alfredo sauce and all comes together in about 20 minutes!
Get the Recipe @ cookiesandcups
20. Grilled Crab Legs
Craving crab legs, but don’t want to heat up the kitchen with a big pot of boiling water? Grill them instead! The recipe works with snow, king or Dungeness legs, and they come out great every time. Great recipe for a cookout!
21. Chicken, Crab and Andouille Gumbo
Gumbo – one of the quintessential dishes of Cajun and Creole cuisine. This version features crab, chicken and andouille sausage. Make a big batch and enjoy leftovers for days!
22. Crab Salad
Crab salad is a classic, mayonnaise based salad that goes great over lettuce, cold pasta or on a sandwich. So many of the recipes out there call for imitation crab, but we found one for you using the real thing!
Get the Recipe @ pinchandswirl
23. Crab Stuffed Shrimp
If you love combining seafoods like we do, you just have to try these stuffed shrimp! It’s an elegant appetizer that’s sure to impress!
Get the Recipe @ spicysouthernkitchen
24. Crab Fried Rice
This crab fried is a super easy dinner you can whip up in a flash. It has great Asian flavors and is enhanced by chunks of pineapple.
25. Crab Cake Benedict
We’re wrapping up this list where we started, with crab cakes… this time in benedict form! This is a super impressive breakfast or brunch featuring a homemade crab cake topped with avocado relish and a poached egg. This is as good as any breakfast you’ll find in an expensive restaurant!
So there you go, twenty great ways to cook crab. The only question now is, which to try first?
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The 25 BEST Ways to Cook Crab
This collection of easy Crab Recipes will give you plenty of new ways to cook your favorite flaky, sweet seafood. For starters, here's a recipe that shows you how to boil blue crabs:
Ingredients
- 6 blue crabs
- 1/2 cup salt
- 3 Tbsp old bay seasoning
- 2 lemons, sliced
Instructions
- Fill a large stock pot 3/4 full of water. Stir in salt, old bay and lemon slices. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- Using tongs, add blue crabs to the pot. Cover, and cook 15-20 minutes, until the crabs have turned orange.
- Remove crabs and place in ice bath.
Notes
- Let me know which recipes you try, I love hearing from you!
Welcome to GypsyPlate! I'm Alpana, former wordwide tour manager and professional caterer, now full time blogger. I love exploring cuisines from around the world, and my recipes have been featured on sites such as MSN, Parade, Brit + Co, CNET and AOL. You can explore my entire collection of sortable recipes in my Recipe Index or learn more about me here.
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