Crab Recipes

Buttery, tender crab is one of our favorite seafoods. Our crab recipes include popular favorites like crab cakes, crab boil and crowd-pleasing crab appetizers.

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    Crab Dip

    Made with lump crab meat, Old Bay seasoning, cream cheese and chives, this baked crab dip makes the perfect appetizer! Make it dairy-free using plant-based, non-dairy cream cheese and dairy-free cheddar cheese. If desired, top with diced green onions as a substitute for chives. —Jennifer Gilbert, Brighton, Michigan

    Zucchini Sushi

    Zucchini "sushi" is a fun, low-carb play on traditional sushi, using zucchini ribbons in place of nori. With flavors reminiscent...


    Baked Crab Dip

    26 reviews

    We enjoyed this exquisite crab dip at my grandson's wedding reception. It looks fancy but is easy to make. You...


    Grandmothers Hot Deviled Dungeness Crab Dip

    Every December when Dungeness Crab season opened off the coast of Oregon, my grandmother always made this hot dip. I...


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    San Francisco Cioppino

    Traditionally, cioppino is made with whatever seafood was caught that day or whatever seafood is on hand. It began as...


    Air-Fryer Crab au Gratin Spread

    I love to serve this warm, comforting appetizer any time we have a get-together with family or friends. It's easy...

    Shrimp and Crab Macaroni Salad

    1 review

    This salad is a summertime staple in our house. If you want to splurge, go ahead and use real crab....


    Our Best Crab Cake Recipes

    There's nothing quite like a hot, crispy crab cake. And these delicious recipes will transport your tastebuds straight to the...


    Cajun Crab Poppers

    1 review

    My brother moved to New Orleans, and I love visiting him and his family whenever I can. These easy jalapeno...


    Crab Melt Sandwiches

    1 review

    This open-faced classic is irresistible! Melty flavors and the golden appearance make the sandwich a hit at luncheons for all...

    Company Shrimp-and-Crab Cakes

    The addition of shrimp gives crab cakes a new flavor. Using panko instead of flour makes the prep easier, plus...


    Gruyere and Crab Palmiers

    3 reviews

    I keep these little bursts of flavor in my freezer so they can be pulled out and popped into the...


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    Crab Cake Stuffed Mushrooms

    2 reviews

    These tender crab-stuffed mushrooms with their crispy golden topping are always popular at parties! The crab filling is a delicious...


    Coastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas

    1 review

    Incorporating the flavors of a low country South Carolina crab boil, these tasty frittatas are easy to make and fun...


    Crab and Asparagus Soup

    15 reviews

    I get rave reviews from family and friends whenever I make this soup, but the biggest compliment was when my...

    Crabmeat Boats

    I've been making this recipe for more than 40 years. You can also spread the filling on small rolls and...


    Rich Seafood Chowder

    8 reviews

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish....


    Apricot Crab Stuffed Acorn Squash

    This light squash recipe is quick, simple and bursting with rich flavors. It looks so elegant when served on a...


    Air-Fryer Wasabi Crab Cakes

    With wasabi in both the crab cakes and the dipping sauce, this festive appetizer brings its own heat to...


    Tangier Island Virginia Crab Cakes

    4 reviews

    I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely...


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    California Roll in a Jar

    I'm a big sushi fan, but I don't always have time to make those intricate rolls at home. This jar...


    Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce

    2 reviews

    Don't forget to have lemons on hand so you and your guests can squeeze some fresh lemon juice over these...


    Mock Crab Louis Salad

    1 review

    “Come spring, I like a meal that doesn’t involve turning on the stove,” pens Alice Cibulka of Sun City, Arizona....


    Seasoned Crab Cakes

    4 reviews

    At the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, Maryland, these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. I entered them...

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    Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayo

    9 reviews

    This is one of the most popular appetizers I make and is lovely for a party. The spicy mayo is...


    Mini Crab Cakes

    Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I...


    Flavorful Crab Pasta Salad

    “After enjoying this recipe for years, I substituted fat-free mayonnaise and reduced-fat dressing one day,” shares Heather O’Neill from Dudley,...


    Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball

    9 reviews

    My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...


    Grouper with Crabmeat Sauce

    1 review

    A creamy seafood sauce drapes over mild-flavored grouper for an elegant entree. Whether served to my family or to hundreds...


    Crab-Stuffed Flounder with Herbed Aioli

    4 reviews

    If you like seafood, you’ll love this scrumptious flounder. The light and creamy aioli sauce tops it off with fresh...