491 crab recipes

Shrimp and crab enchiladas rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in a creamy sour cream-jalapeno sauce with Monterey Jack cheese. Feeds a crowd of 10 in under 45 minutes.

Party chicken casserole layered with crab meat, stuffing, and chicken breasts, topped with cream of mushroom soup and paprika. A retro crowd-pleaser baked low and slow.

Bacon-wrapped crabmeat balls with sherry, lemon juice, dry mustard, and fresh bread crumbs broiled until crispy. An elegant appetizer that makes about 2 dozen bite-sized hors d'oeuvres.

Crabmeat quiche bakes sweet sauteed crab in a cream cheese-spiked custard with chives and parsley. Brunch-worthy seafood quiche that punches above its weight.

Grilled soft shell crabs basted in a tarragon and lemon pepper marinade. Cooked slow over indirect heat for crispy shells and sweet, tender meat. A Chesapeake Bay summer classic.

Hot, creamy crabmeat dip with melted cream cheese, butter, garlic, and a dash of hot sauce. Just 5 ingredients and 25 minutes for the ultimate warm party dip.

Thai tapioca soup with ground pork, crab meat, garlic, and fish sauce in a savory pork broth. Silky tapioca pearls thicken this fragrant bowl, served over lettuce with fresh cilantro.

Layered crabmeat appetizer dip with a seasoned cream cheese base, chili relish, and crab on top. Make ahead overnight and serve cold on Melba rounds.

Crabmeat custard baked in the microwave with snow crab, sharp cheddar, and a silky egg-milk custard over crustless white bread. A quick savory custard with a touch of cayenne heat.

Rich fettuccine Alfredo with lump backfin crabmeat folded into a butter, cream, and Parmesan sauce. A luxurious Chesapeake-meets-Italian pasta in just five core ingredients.

Crab and spinach rolled in corn tortillas, smothered in creamy soup sauce and melted Monterey Jack. Quick 30-minute microwave casserole.

Fisherman's chowder loaded with clams, shrimp, scallops, and crab in a bacon-potato milk broth thickened with instant mashed potatoes. A hearty mixed seafood soup.

Crabmeat risotto with fresh goat cheese, basil, and cream stirred into arborio rice. A luxurious Italian main dish with sweet crab folded in at the end.

These Maryland-style crabcakes sear golden on the stovetop, then finish in the oven for tender centers. Old Bay seasoning, sautéed peppers, and fresh garlic pack them with classic Chesapeake Bay flavor.

Stuffed Maine lobster filled with sauteed scallops, shrimp, and crab meat in a sherry-butter sauce with cracker meal topping. A showpiece New England seafood dinner baked until golden.

A hearty and delicious seafood chowder that will please anyone who loves food from the sea!