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Creamy crab and artichoke hearts over a bed of sour cream spinach with a cayenne kick. This microwave casserole is on the table in 20 minutes flat.

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.

Turkey goulash with paprika, caraway seeds, and tomatoes, oven-braised until fork-tender and served over tagliatelle. A lighter take on the Hungarian classic with lean turkey.

Crab casserole with white sauce, separated eggs, and hot sauce, baked until puffed and golden. A souffle-style seafood dish with just six ingredients.

Crab puff casserole with crabmeat, American cheese, and cubed bread baked in an egg custard with dry mustard. A savory brunch or dinner strata-style dish.

Butterflied shrimp topped with a buttery crab, scallion, and hot-sauce stuffing, microwaved fast for an easy two-person seafood dinner. Ready in 30 minutes flat.

Barbecued lamb skewers marinate cubed lamb in lemon juice, garlic, and chili oil, then grill until charred outside and pink inside. Chinese Muslim style street food served with naan bread or sesame shao bing rolls.

Ground turkey meatloaf wrapped in crispy turkey bacon, the leaner cousin of classic beef meatloaf without sacrificing flavor. Family-friendly main dish with a bacon-crusted exterior and juicy poultry interior.

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.

Crab-stuffed chicken breast rolled around a creamy seasoned crab filling with ham and Gruyere, breaded and pan-seared golden, then baked. An elegant stuffed chicken roulade with a crisp crumb crust.

Crab and cream cheese stuffed mushrooms with horseradish, Worcestershire, and a buttery breadcrumb top. A retro cocktail-party appetizer that bakes hot and bubbly in just 10 minutes.

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.

Florida bouillabaisse: a Gulf Coast riff on the French classic with fish, shrimp, crab, clams, and softshell turtle in a saffron-tomato broth. Wine, herbs, and white bread for sopping. Feeds a crowd.

Buttery crab filling with scallions and dry vermouth, ready to stuff into crepes, pastry shells, mushroom caps, or anything that needs a luxurious seafood center.

Lighter crab stroganoff with mushrooms, sherry, and nonfat sour cream over spinach noodles. All the creamy, savory comfort of classic stroganoff with less guilt.

Speedy Swiss steak with round steak tenderized, floured, browned, and simmered in tomato sauce with celery and garlic in just one hour. A quicker version of the classic comfort food braise.