1Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 2Crab Cakes
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Crab cakes are an appetizer staple at fancy seafood restaurants, but they're actually surprisingly easy to make at home! Ready in 30 minutes, this is the perfect easy appetizer to serve up when you want to feel transported to a seaside escape.
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3Crab-Stuffed Avocado
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4Crab Rangoon
Crab rangoon is a bit of a sleeper hit in the world of Chinese-American appetizers. They're basically little pockets of cheesy crab dip wrapped up in a crispy wonton shell. What's not to love?
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5Spicy Crab Rolls
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER, FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM This spicy crab sushi roll utilizes inexpensive imitation crab, called surimi, to create the beloved creamy and piquant roll. If you’ve got fresh crab on hand—lucky you!—it would be delicious in surimi’s place.
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6Air Fryer Crab Cakes
Andrew bui Crab cakes are the best because you get all the deliciousness of crab without all of the tedious, messy work of pulling meat from the shells. Since you're already skipping that mess, go even further and skip the pan-fry too, and make 'em in your air fryer.
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7Sushi Bake
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI ; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON This easy casserole is the perfect entry point for trying your hand at making sushi at home or introducing sushi to picky kiddos. It’s exactly like your favorite spicy roll, but with extra toppings, like creamy sliced avocado, cucumber, and plenty of sriracha.
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8Crab Cake Egg Rolls
PHOTO: ROCKY LUTEN; FOOD STYLING: LENA ABRAHAM 9She-Crab Soup
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON Similar to a crab bisque, this creamy soup comes to us from the South Carolina low-country. Thick, rich, and loaded with crab flavor, it promises to take you to Charleston in less time than it takes you to clean your bowl.
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11Crab Meat Salad
Parker Feierbach Don't sleep on crab meat salad! While it might not get all the attention it deserves, this hearty "salad" will be a hit at any lunch potluck. Get the crackers ready ASAP.
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12Viet-Cajun Boil
Photographer: Linda Xiao. Food Stylist: Erika Joyce. Fusing Vietnamese flavors with the art of the Cajun crawfish boil, Vietnamese-Cajun is perhaps one of the greatest new American cuisines of the 21st century, and this Viet-Cajun boil is proof.
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13Hot Crab Dip
Emily Hlavac Green Okay we'll say it: Hot crab dip belongs in the party dip hall of fame. Packed with melty cheese and sweet, tender crab meat, this rich dip is the perfect opener to any casual game day celebration or dinner party.
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14Crab Cake Bites
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE 15Best California Roll
Emily Hlavac Green Just getting into sushi? California rolls are the perfect place to start. No raw fish is required—just imitation crab—which is typical for this type of roll. All you need is a sushi mat, and you're ready to roll! 😉
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16How To Cook Crab Legs
Snow crab legs are one of life's greatest luxuries, but their high price can make preparing them at home feel a little daunting. No more! Dig out your crab cracker, because with these tried-and-true cooking methods, you'll be feeling fancy in a matter of minutes.
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17Crab Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Parker feierbach 18Crab Bisque
Parker Feierbach Forget lobster bisque—this is where it's at. What even is crab bisque, you might be asking? It's an old-school creamy soup that's perfect for a special occasion. Spoiler: It's also easy as hell.
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19Crab Cake Burgers
Ethan Calabrese There's nothing to be crabby about with these burgers, which are basically our dream come true: an XL version of a crab cake. Could this be the most brilliant hybrid meal ever? We think so.
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20Slow-Cooker Crab Dip
Ethan Calabrese We LOVE this dip with Ritz crackers, but slices of French bread or pita chips would also be delicious. If you’d like to go a healthier route, sliced cucumber or celery sticks are the way to go.
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