95 crab appetizer recipes

Hot crab dip with cream cheese, half-and-half, lemon, and Worcestershire warmed together in 15 minutes. Old-school chafing dish appetizer that pairs perfectly with buttery Ritz crackers.

Maryland crab cakes with a pound and a half of lump crab, oil-soaked bread, and whipped egg whites for lightness. Pan-fried in butter until golden on both sides.

Egg foo yung: Chinese-American egg pancakes with bean sprouts and crab or shrimp, pan-fried and served with a thickened soy sauce gravy. Quick, satisfying dinner ready in 45 minutes.

Mini crab cakes baked in muffin tins with a panko-parmesan crust and creamy cream cheese filling. Lemon-orange-scented appetizer bites for cocktail parties, showers, and holiday gatherings.

Crab-stuffed jalapenos with a crispy bread crumb coating, fried golden brown. Fresh crab meat, sauteed aromatics, and fiery peppers make this Tex-Mex appetizer unforgettable.

Hot crab meat canapes on crackers with lemon-cayenne mayo, warmed in the microwave until bubbly. A quick, elegant appetizer ready in 15 minutes.

Thai devilled crab salad stuffed into Roma tomato halves with lemongrass, fish sauce, lime juice, mint, and chili. A no-cook, elegant appetizer with bold Southeast Asian flavor.

Crab stuffed mushroom caps with snow crab, Parmesan, horseradish, and bread crumbs. Baked then broiled until golden for a hot, savory appetizer ready in 30 minutes.

Patout's Cajun hot crab dip with sweated trinity vegetables, fresh crab meat, heavy cream, three peppers, and Tabasco. Bayou-style appetizer for parties and game day.

Crab and sharp cheddar spread on English muffins, freeze-ahead appetizer wedges that broil from frozen in 10 minutes for game day

Caribbean-style baked crab in shells with curry powder, scallions, chili peppers, coriander, and breadcrumbs. A spicy, fragrant seafood appetizer for eight.

Crab rangoon delivers crackly golden wonton shells stuffed with a cool, creamy blend of crab, cream cheese, scallions, and mayo. This crispy fried Chinese-takeout appetizer comes together fast and disappears even faster at the party table.

Add some style to your dinner with these scrumptious crab cakes that will have everyone talking about how delicious they are!

Blue crab cakes bound with ground water crackers and sauteed golden in butter, served with a homemade cayenne mayonnaise made with roasted red pepper, anchovies, and capers.

Easy horseradish crab dip blends sweet lump crab with cream cheese, sharp horseradish, and a touch of onion, then bakes until bubbly and golden. A 7-ingredient party appetizer that goes from bowl to oven in 15 minutes.

Bob's creamy hot crab dip: a baked party dip with cream cheese, real crab meat, minced onion, and a hit of hot sauce. Six ingredients, one dish, ready for crackers in under an hour.