Main Dish recipe collection

Rich baked casserole of lump crab and shrimp with Italian breadcrumbs, mushrooms, hard-boiled eggs, and a creamy mayo-evaporated milk base. A 30-minute showstopper.

Overnight crab strata with sourdough bread, ricotta, Monterey Jack, and sharp cheddar layered with green chiles and a mustard egg custard. Assemble tonight, bake tomorrow morning.

Crab or tuna cakes bind crumbled crackers, red pepper, parsley, and herbs into golden oven-baked seafood patties. A lighter, no-fry baked-not-fried version of the classic.

Golden baked crab calzones stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, cream cheese, scallions, and olives in a soft yeast dough. Makes 10 hearty hand pies from one batch.

Crab casserole Florentine with layers of buttery spinach, cream of mushroom, and a Swiss cheese béchamel folded with sweet crab meat and crunchy water chestnuts.

Budget-friendly crab casserole with green peas, sliced hard-boiled eggs, and lemon in a creamy white sauce, topped with buttered breadcrumbs and baked golden. Ready in 30 minutes.

Layered crab gratin over linguine with mushrooms, white wine, clam juice, and tarragon in a light cream sauce, baked and broiled until golden. A refined seafood pasta bake.

Rich, velvety crab Newberg in a sherry-laced cream sauce with egg yolks and a cayenne bite. This classic seafood dish comes together in just 20 minutes using the microwave.

Bite-sized crab quiche squares with Gouda, dill, and a press-in shortening crust. Freezer-friendly and perfect for party platters, brunch spreads, or make-ahead entertaining.

Creamy crab Romanoff casserole with rice, sour cream, cottage cheese, and mushrooms baked under a bubbly cheese and paprika crust. Cozy comfort in 30 minutes.

Light, airy crab souffle with sweet crab meat, Swiss cheese, shallots, and a Parmesan crust. This elegant French-inspired dish rises tall and golden, turning simple ingredients into something show-stopping.

Fluffy crab souffle pancakes with cottage cheese, fresh dill, and chives. Light as air, crispy on the outside, and loaded with sweet crab in every bite.

Old-fashioned crab stew simmered low and slow in buttery milk with egg yolks and a splash of sherry. Garnished with lemon zest for a Lowcountry-inspired seafood supper.

Quick crab and yellow rice casserole with cream cheese, garlic, hot sauce, and a crunchy breadcrumb top. A 30-minute one-dish seafood dinner with bold, zesty flavor.

Baked crab tetrazzini with fettuccine, sauteed mushrooms, white wine, and Parmesan in a buttery chicken broth sauce. A cozy, crowd-pleasing pasta casserole.

Delicate sole fillets rolled around a buttery crab, chive, and parsley filling, baked in a creamy wine sauce and topped with melted Swiss cheese. Elegant seafood in 40 minutes.