Explore a delicious variety of crab dishes with my collection of 20 Crab Recipes sure to please at any dinner table. From traditional favorites to creative new ideas, I’ve assembled a range of options to suit different tastes and even skill levels. Discover how this popular crustacean can be transformed into satisfying meals that will impress your family and guests alike.
Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls with Sweet Chili Sauce
Classic Crab Rangoon, a favorite from Chinese takeouts, has gotten a makeover! These irresistibly delicious Crab Rangoon Egg Rolls will be a delicious appetizer at your next party. These little bundles of joy are filled with a creamy crab and cream cheese mixture, then stuffed in an egg roll wrapper and fried to golden perfection. And to make things even better, I’ve included a recipe for a homemade sweet chili sauce that’s the perfect dipping companion.
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Southern Crab Beignets
If you’re a fan of crispy, savory bites of seafood, you’re going to love these Cajun crab beignets with a tangy homemade remoulade sauce. These delectable treats feature succulent crabmeat and cajun seasoned beer batter that is fried to perfection resulting in a light and airy beignet. Discover how to make these easy mouthwatering crab beignets at home.
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Crab Guacamole
Crab Guacamole is a fun twist on the classic creamy dip! Fresh avocado pair perfectly with the sweet, succulent taste of lump crab meat, creating a dish that’s both rich and refreshing. Perfect for a light appetizer or a unique topping for your tacos, this guacamole offers a satisfying blend of textures and flavors that will have everyone coming back for more.
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Spicy Crab Sushi Roll
This Spicy Crab Sushi Roll is a restaurant-worthy treat that’s easy enough for beginners to make at home, with zesty crab salad and crunchy cucumbers.
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Slow Cooker Key West Crab and Lobster Bisque
Not only is this slow cooker Key West crab and lobster bisque easy to make but it’s supremely satisfying too! Every mouthful of this crockpot seafood bisque boasts seafood flavours and a rich, creamy texture you will love. This creamy seafood soup is the best bisque recipe, so add it to the menu soon!
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Seafood Pasta Salad
This Seafood Pasta Salad is a real crowd-pleaser. Its colorful mix of ingredients and delicious, tangy dressing will have everyone coming back for seconds. Loaded with succulent shrimp, juicy crab meat, crisp veggies, and a creamy, flavorful dressing, this dish promises to wow at any gathering.
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Maryland Crab Dip
This ultra creamy, cheesy Hot Maryland Crab Dip Recipe is bringing you all of the best flavor that Maryland has to offer!
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Pan Fried Crab Cakes
Elegant restaurant foods always feel like a treat. What if you could easily make them at home? These homemade pan fried crab cakes are the BEST! These Maryland style crab cakes are loaded with lumps of crab, little filler, and a deliciously crispy exterior! Learn how to make crab cakes that your family and friends will love!
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Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls
These air fryer crab cake egg rolls with fire sauce are simple to prepare and make a fantastic appetizer. The lump crab meat is generously flavoured with Old Bay, lemon, sriracha and more, and the fire sauce is perfect for dipping. Making these crab egg rolls with cabbage in the air fryer ensures a short cooking time and beautifully crispy result!
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Cajun Seafood Boil
If you’re looking for an inspired seafood dinner that is easy to make and incredibly flavorful, this Cajun seafood boil in a bag recipe is the perfect solution. This low country boil, inspired by the flavors of New Orleans, features snow crab legs, shrimp, smoked sausage, boiled eggs, corn on the cob and red potatoes. Everything is seasoned to perfection and baked together in one bag in the oven and served with a rich and zesty homemade cajun butter sauce for dipping. It’s an ultimate seafood boil!
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Dungeness Crab Roll
This decadent Dungeness crab roll balances freshness and indulgence, elevating the humble sandwich to a gourmet delicacy perfect for special occasions.
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Hot Imitation Crab Dip
Hot Imitation Crab Dip makes a hearty and satisfying appetizer for any occasion. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and tastes delicious with any assortment of crackers, breads, or veggies.
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Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon is a crispy wonton that is stuffed full of cream cheese and crab meat for the ultimate appetizer! Made in just 12 minutes, you can make homemade crab rangoon at the last minute.
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Crab Louie Salad
The king of all salad recipes, this Crab Louie Salad is packed with crisp lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and crab meat and dressed in a flavorful homemade Thousand Island dressing. It’s a delicious year-round main course salad – especially when Dungeness crab is in season.
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Blackstone Crab Scampi
Blackstone-seared crab scampi delivers a flavor-packed indulgence for seafood aficionados. This luxurious dish transforms simple ingredients into an elegant centerpiece worthy of any celebratory feast.
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Cheesy Old Bay Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Need a quick and easy recipe for your Friday night movie? These Cheesy Old Bay Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are IT! They’re cheesy and full of jumbo lump crab and with old bay seasoning – you really can’t go wrong. It’s also exceptionally easy to make and takes about 30 minutes from start to finish!
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Crab Rangoon Dip
Crab Rangoon Dip with crispy wonton chips is the perfect party, potluck, or gameday appetizer. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with crab, this hot crab dip tastes just like your favorite Chinese restaurant but is so much easier to make!
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Easy Crab Ceviche (Ceviche de Jaiba)
Bursting with zesty citrus and succulent crab, this quick Mexican ceviche showcases pristine ingredients. Crisp vegetables and aromatic cilantro complete this refreshing dish, perfect as a light meal or vibrant starter.
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Crab Rangoon Pizza
Juicy crab and melty cheese topped with crispy wonton strips. Can’t decide between ordering pizza or Chinese? Now you don’t have to choose!
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Cajun Shrimp and Crab Pasta with Eggplant
If you love Cajun shrimp and crab pasta then this recipe is for you! The addition of crispy fried eggplant pairs perfectly with the creamy sauce – it’s a match made in heaven. It’s packed with flavor and will leave you wanting more. Plus, it’s a great way to use up any leftover eggplant you may have and whenever you’re using Cajun spice you just can’t go wrong!
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