14 Crave-Worthy Crab Recipes

By Jennifer A. • Jul 15, 2024

Tender, sweet, and savory—crab is a food that has loads of flavor and is versatile in so many recipes! From the traditional crab cakes and dip to pastas and bakes—if you love the flavor of crab, look no further than these 14 Crab Recipes.

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#1. Crazy For Crab Cakes

These cute little crab cakes will drive you bonkers with their great flavor! The profoundly sweet and savory flavor of Crazy For Crab Cakes is to die for. The crab mingles with zesty, spicy Old Bay® seasoning, tangy mayonnaise, and bright lemon zest just perfectly. The result tastes like a sunny day at the beach, no matter how far from the shore you live! Crazy For Crab Cakes are going to drive your taste buds wild!

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#2. Hot Crab Dip

Sometimes you just need to take a dip into seashore flavors, no matter where you are. Hot Crab Dip is more than just a dip – it's a splash! Sweet and meaty crab reaches new heights of savory flavor when paired with melty cheese and a creamy sauce. This dip is perfect to accompany clam bakes and lobster dinners, or even non-oceanic parties and game days - wherever you could use a hearty and wholesome dip! Hot Crab Dip is ready in just 30 minutes, so you can throw it together in a hurry, and it'll be gone in even less time!

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#3. Coastal Crab Stick Salad

Summertime needs sunshine, tropical drinks, and some fresh seafood. Coastal Crab Stick Salad certainly delivers on the latter with plenty of sweet and salty crab meat! Add in some sweet corn, crunchy cucumber, and hearty hard-boiled eggs and you have a refreshing salad that will whet your appetite and leave you wanting more. Coastal Crab Stick Salad is easy to make and wonderful to share and snack on!

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#4. Sushi Bake

Oooh sushi in casserole form! That's a new twist on both Japanese and American cooking, for sure! Sushi Bake features a layer of rice holding up a bed of succulent salmon and some beloved sweet, savory crab in a mix of tangy and smooth Japanese mayo and spicy sriracha! Served up with your favorite sushi toppings, Sushi Bake is how you get that fresh sushi experience without trying to expertly roll sushi yourself!

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#5. Southern Crab Pie

You've had quiches before, but never, never quite like this! After all, it doesn't get more decadent than crab for breakfast! Southern Crab Pie has the creamy, fluffy egg filling and a buttery pie crust of your favorite quiches, loaded up with tangy cream cheese and fresh herbs. But the salty, sweet, and tender crabmeat is the real star, adding real luxury and charm to each forkful! Southern Crab Pie is a comfort food that tastes like a 5-star brunch experience, and you'll be amazed you made it yourself!

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#6. Skinny California Roll-Ups

Looking for a lighter lunch or dinner? Well, let's wrap this up for the week! Skinny California Roll-Ups are a wonderful change of pace that will also help curb the urge for weekend sushi. Whole-wheat tortilla wraps are loaded with crabmeat and a tasty brown rice mixture that's topped with juicy tomatoes, chilled cucumbers, and creamy avocados. All that is tightly wrapped to keep the delicious flavors all smushed together. These Skinny California Roll-Ups will perk up any meal and get you rolling towards the weekend. There you have it; the perfect answer to a perfect weekday meal. And that's a wrap!

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#7. Crab Salad

Seafood has never felt so deliciously easy to enjoy! Crab Salad takes the sweet and savory flavor of crab and zhushes it up... all the way to the sky! The dressing is creamy, tangy, zesty, and with wonderful notes of lemon! It's a simple dish, but no less incredible, when served on toast or lettuce! Crab Salad will certainly alleviate a crabby mood!

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#8. Molly's Secret Crab Soup

When the best from the coast is calling your tummy, there is only one thing that will fit the bill. Molly's Secret Crab Soup is the seaside delight you've been pining for! Loaded with jumbo lump crabmeat, swimming in a delicious, seafood-seasoned, creamy broth, this yummy soup is simmered to perfection for the best bowl of comfort you can imagine. With a nice side salad and a crusty loaf of bread, Molly's Secret Crab Soup will take you on the boardwalk-of-fame for the best seafood fare you can make in your own landlocked kitchen. One thing is for certain, Molly knows her soup! Land ho!

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#9. Old Bay® Dip

An appetizer that's sure to be loved up and down the coast of Chesapeake Bay (or anywhere, really), Old Bay® Dip is quite the catch! Perfect for parties or snacking alike, set out some crunchy dippers and get to dunking in this iconically seasoned, creamy, and crab-filled goodness, creating THE perfect bite. Ready in a splash, reel in some Old Bay Dip the next time you're itching to enjoy some Northeastern-inspired cuisine!

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#10. Crack Crab Dip

Crack Crab Dip is the one all your friends will be begging you to bring to the next party. It's the one that's creamy, cheesy, and loaded with tender crabmeat and all sorts of savory seasonings. It's the one that's got a soft and smooth inside and a crispy, crunchy, cracker topping. It's the one that tastes quite literally amazing with a slice of your favorite bread or some buttery crackers. Mmm, Crack Crab Dip is the only snack you'll ever need for every occasion!

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#11. Crab Puppies

They're hush puppies stuffed with crab! Yes, really! We know... it is a great idea! Crab Puppies are golden-brown, summery sweet corn treats stuffed with smoky, melty cheese and deliciously savory crabmeat. Deep-fried for maximum satisfaction, Crab Puppies take the Southern snack favorite into something even more spectacular!

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#12. Crabby Morning Bake

Got the morning blues? Well, it's time to turn that frown upside down! The Crabby Morning Bake ensures you aren't feeling crabby by the time breakfast is over! A delicious crab sandwich with sharp cheddar and tangy mustard served on an English muffin is topped with creamy, fluffy eggs and even more cheese! Then, there are bright veggies on top for an extra touch of flavor sure to help you feel sunny! Stop being a crustacean and start feeling like yourself again with this Crabby Morning Bake!

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#13. Bayou Bake

Let's head-on down South to the land of marshlands and swamps... and some pretty ding-dang good food too. Great news, your tastebuds can experience this wetland wonder all while avoiding the pesky insects and intimidating reptiles you'd normally have to face there, thanks to Bayou Bake! In the comfort of your cozy kitchen, whip up this coastal display of plump shrimp and flakey crab swimming in a sea of fresh veggies and creamy, cheesy, crunchy goodness! You'll be hoppin' on a motorboat and scootin' across the creek to swiftly get yourself some. Jump aboard, it's time for some Bayou Bake, y'all!

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#14. Old Bay® Crab Cakes

Old Bay® Crab Cakes really embrace Maryland cuisine and its crab culture in all the best ways. Each little golden-brown crab cake is crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and filled with sweet-savory crab and zesty Old Bay seasoning. Pickled jalapeño peppers and hot sauce increase the heat, while lemon juice adds brightness and helps keep the heat at bay (see what we did there?). Old Bay Crab Cakes are just so refreshing, as all the best seafood dishes are!

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