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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    Rich Seafood Chowder

    This creamy, delectable soup is even better the next day. It also works well with scallops or a flaky whitefish. Substitute half-and-half or heavy cream for all or part of the milk to make this soup even richer. —Anita Culver, Royersford, Pennsylvania

    Spicy Seafood Bisque

    This spicy soup, featuring shrimp, crabmeat and tomatoes, gets its zip from hot pepper sauce and cayenne pepper. It's easy...


    Baked Crab Dip

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


    Seafood Bisque

    We live on the Gulf Coast, where fresh seafood is plentiful. I adapted several recipes to come up with this...


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    Cioppino-Style Soup

    This classic San Fransisco soup makes an easy, healthy and flavorful dinner. I serve it every New Year's Eve, and...

    Air-Fryer Crab Rangoon

    I always order crab rangoon at restaurants that serve it; it's one of my favorite appetizers. I created this air-fryer...

    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...


    Cajun Crab Poppers

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


    Crab Melt Sandwiches

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

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    Stuffed Mushrooms with Crabmeat

    You can make a tub of sweet and delicate crabmeat go even further with this recipe for stuffed...


    Gruyere and Crab Palmiers

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


    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...


    Coastal Carolina Muffin-Tin Frittatas

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


    Crab and Asparagus Soup

    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...


    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

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


    Lemon-Garlic Penne with Crab

    Our Christmas Eve supper isn't the same without this seafood pasta. I love lots of garlic, but you can use...


    Spicy Crab Dip

    With cayenne pepper and hot sauce (both optional), this delicious dip doubles up on the heat. Chock-full of crabmeat, this...


    Crab Crescent Loaf

    Golden crescent roll slices are scrumptious filled with dilled cream cheese and tender pieces of crab. You’re sure to appreciate...


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    Seafood Casserole

    This baked seafood casserole is simple to put together. Shrimp, crab, vegetables and rice are combined in a single dish,...


    Crab Deviled Eggs

    My family loves crab salad and deviled eggs, so I tried combining the two. The crabmeat adds a lot of...


    Crab and Cream Cheese Dip

    This creamy dip is the perfect accompaniment to any party menu. It's so delicious on crisp crackers!—Nadine McGehee, Greenville, Mississippi


    Crab Thermidor

    The taste of this dish is as impressive as its name. Imitation crabmeat keeps it affordable, but it's fabulous with...


    Cheesy Crab Burritos

    "Everyone who tries this elegant variation on the standard burrito loves it," relates Karen Dye of Tempe, Arizona. "Serve with...