491 crab recipes

Millionaire stuffed shrimp: butterflied jumbo shrimp topped with a lump crabmeat stuffing, then baked and broiled until golden. Southern coastal restaurant classic worth its name.

Quick seafood macaroni salad with shrimp, crab sticks, red bell pepper, celery, and onion in a creamy Miracle Whip and coleslaw dressing. Ready to chill in 15 minutes flat.

Sharp cheddar and crab English muffin bites you can freeze and bake straight from the freezer in 10 minutes. The ultimate make-ahead appetizer for effortless hosting.

Poached eggs over warm buttered crab meat, smothered in a silky brandy cream sauce. A rich New Orleans-style brunch dish that feels straight out of the French Quarter.

Carolines, French savory choux pastries split and filled with warm crab and asparagus spears, finished with a beurre blanc-style lemon dill butter sauce. An elegant first course or canapé for eight.

Creamy casserole with mock crabmeat, hard-boiled eggs, curry powder, mayonnaise, and sour cream. Baked golden with paprika, served over rice.

Louisiana seafood gumbo with shrimp, oysters, crab, smothered okra, and a deep-brown roux. Cajun-style one-pot bayou supper served over rice.

Baked trout smothered in a rich Creole-style Marguery sauce made with shrimp, crab meat, mushrooms, egg yolks, butter, and oyster liqueur. A New Orleans classic that serves 8.

Crispy crawfish fritters with pimentos, green onions, and a splash of liquid crab boil fried golden brown. A Cajun appetizer or snack that's crunchy outside and packed with crawfish inside.

Baked seafood tortillas stuffed with crab, Monterey Jack, and parsley in a creamy white sauce with a hint of cayenne. Bubbly, cheesy, and ready in just over an hour.

Olive Garden copycat seafood Torcello with cod, clams, shrimp, and crab in a garlic-sherry bechamel sauce tossed with radiatore pasta. A rich, restaurant-style seafood pasta you can make at home.

Swedish hot crab canapés with sherry-spiked crabmeat, fresh dill, and a velvety cream sauce broiled on crisp toast rounds. An elegant 30-minute appetizer that serves 24.

Rich and creamy seafood au gratin with shrimp, crab, artichoke hearts, Swiss cheese, and white wine. Ready in 30 minutes, this elegant dish serves 8 over rice or toast points.

Cocktail seafood Swiss quiche bakes crab and shrimp into a creamy custard of eggs, milk, mayonnaise, and nutty Swiss cheese. A make-ahead party slice that cuts cleanly into bite-size cocktail wedges.

Seafood casserole with shrimp, scallops, crab, and oysters in a creamy dill-mayo sauce topped with crushed potato chips. A retro four-shellfish bake with a crunchy golden crust.

Classic crabmeat au gratin baked in a buttery cream sauce with sauteed vegetables, egg yolks, and a golden cheddar crust. Rich, bubbly, and pure Louisiana comfort.