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Crab : Top 20

 

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Dave's Low Country Boil

Submitted by: Lisa 
Living In: Sylvania, Georgia, USA
Famous in the Low Country of Georgia and South Carolina. This boil is done best on an outdoor cooker. It has sausage, shrimp, crab, potatoes and corn for an all-in-one pot all-you-can-eat buffet! 

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Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup

Submitted by: KARYN821 
Living In: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
A simplified version of crab bisque using packaged hollandaise sauce for added richness and pre-cracked - Maryland if you can find it - crabmeat. Ready in 45 minutes, or less. 

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Roasted Red Pepper and Crab Soup

Submitted by: Gail L. Harris 
Flakes of crabmeat are accented with cayenne, basil and garlic in this creamy, roasted pepper bisque. 

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Bodega Bay Cioppino

Submitted by: Beth 
Living In: Cheyenne, Wyoming, USA
This stew brings back childhood memories of Northern California and new buckets brimming with crab and baskets of sourdough bread. Rich, red, and very messy, it is now a New Years tradition at my house. Serve in large bowls with sourdough bread on the side. Never any leftovers! 

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Southern California Cioppino

Submitted by: Becky Wergers 
This popular dish originated around Monterey Bay, California. This version, created in San Diego, has a southwest flavor. Serve with large bibs, crab shell crackers, extra bowls for the shells, and finger bowls if you wish. Nice served in large, shallow bowls alongside crusty sourdough bread, a green salad, and chilled white wine. You can vary the seafood according to the catch of the day, yours or your market's. 

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Festive Crab Cakes

Submitted by: Barbara Nowakowski 
Barbara Nowakowski of North Tonawanda, New York stirs up excitement at parties with these picture-perfect tarts filled with a pleasant combination of cream cheese, crabmeat and cranberry sauce. 

Daddy's Shrimp Toast

Submitted by: LISA158 
Slices of bread are topped with shrimp and crab mixed with onion, garlic, celery, and water chestnuts, then pan fried and served with a soy sauce, garlic powder, and sesame oil sauce. Some of the filling ingredients can be optional, i.e. water chestnuts, celery, etc. Great topped with chopped roasted peanuts, sesame seeds, or parsley. 

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Cheesy Jalapeno Crab Dip

Submitted by: alli 
Living In: Exton, Pennsylvania, USA
This simple dip is always a crowd pleaser! 

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Singaporean Chile Crab

Submitted by: COOKIE1 
This recipe is well known in Singapore and is a great hit with tourists and locals alike! It is really spicy!!! 

Thai Crab Rolls

Submitted by: CHEFSANTA 
Moderately spiced crab meat rolled into Thai spring roll sheets before quickly 'pan' deep-fried and dipped into a magical, tangy dipping sauce! Arrange on lettuce leaves with the dip in the center for a stunning presentation. 

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Skinny Crab Quiche

Submitted by: Nancy Romero 
Crabmeat, zucchini, cheddar cheese and green onions flavor this savory crustless quiche. 'I take this to potlucks, cut into appetizer-size slices,' says Nancy Romero of Clarkston, Washington. 'As a diabetic, I know there will be at least one dish there I can eat guilt-free.' 

Vonciel's Seafood Salad

Submitted by: D. Vonciel McCoy 
Shrimp, scallops, crab and tuna are blended with crisp celery and bell peppers and a seasoned mayonnaise dressing for a crowd-pleasing cool summertime salad. 

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Crab Fritters

Submitted by: VbCook 
Living In: Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA
Crab fritters are fried and served with a garlic and horseradish dipping sauce. Super simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company! 

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Sheryl's Corn and Crab Chowder

Submitted by: sfarrish 
Home Town: Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
Living In: Ridgeland, Mississippi, USA
You don't have to run to a fancy restaurant to enjoy this delicious corn and crab chowder! 

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Rachel's Crockpot Seafood Cheese Dip

Submitted by: Rachel Dobbs 
Living In: Hobbs, New Mexico, USA
This elegant seafood dip is loaded with crab, shrimp, and lobster and will surely to wow your guests! 

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

Submitted by: IMANKAY 
Living In: Houston, Texas, USA
Dig into these Delaware blue crabs boiled in exotic spices. Add your favorite veggies, and treat yourself to a wonderfully delicious crab feast! 

Seafood Alfredo Dip

Submitted by: LYNDA KAY 
A fast and easy-to-make, warm dip, this recipe stars baby shrimp, crabmeat, and Parmesan cheese in a creamy sauce. It's also a tasty topping for baked fish or steak. 

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Steamed Blue Crabs

Submitted by: Steve A 
Here is a classic method for steaming delicious Atlantic blue crabs. Serve on big pieces of newspaper to make clean up a breeze. 

Caribbean Callaloo and Crab

Submitted by: SKYLARKER 
A mouthwatering puree of Taro Leaves and crab served over rice or as a soup, it will leave you wanting more. If taro leaves are not available, you may substitute 2 packages of frozen spinach. 

Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

Submitted by: Soup Nazi 
Home Town: Madison, Wisconsin, USA
Lemon grass and ginger bring these steamed crab legs to a whole new level of deliciousness - with Asian kick! Serve with fresh spinach salad or favorite side. Use drawn butter for dipping, or try lemon juice, salt, pepper and sugar for tangy sauce. Enjoy!  

 
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