Best 6 Alabama Deviled Crab Recipes

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In the realm of Southern cuisine, Alabama Deviled Crab reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its exquisite blend of flavors. As a delectable appetizer or main course, this dish tantalizes the senses with its rich, creamy filling encased in a crispy, golden-brown breadcrumb coating. Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Alabama, where this iconic dish has been lovingly passed down through generations, evolving into a tribute to the region's bountiful seafood and culinary heritage. This article presents a curated collection of Alabama Deviled Crab recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional preparations to modern interpretations, these recipes cater to a range of tastes and preferences, ensuring an unforgettable dining experience.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

DEVILED CRAB



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Deviled crab is one of the great traditions of the Lowcountry. Unfortunately, due to the many more-bread-crumb-than-crab, freezer-burned versions out there, most people turn their noses up when they think of it. I can't really blame them. Bad deviled crab is really bad. But man, truly good deviled crab is damn tasty. To make vibrant, fresh, moist deviled crab, use delicious Carolina Gold rice to help bind the filling. I like to serve deviled crab in little silver crab tins for a cool retro presentation, but if you're getting fresh whole blue crabs, by all means, use the shells themselves.You can find more delicious recipes in Sean Brock's cookbook, South: Essential Recipes and New Explorations.

Provided by Sean Brock

Categories     Crab

Yield Serves 4 to 6 as an appetizer

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups water
3 teaspoons kosher salt
3/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
1 fresh bay leaf
1/4 cup Anson Mills Carolina Gold Rice
1 1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/2 cup ketchup, preferably Heinz
1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably Duke's
1 tablespoon hot sauce, such as Red Clay Original Hot Sauce
1 tablespoon Hominy Miso, or white miso paste
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
1/2 cup small dice celery
1/2 cup small dice green bell pepper
3 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
1 tablespoon minced seeded jalapeño pepper
1 tablespoon Fines Herbes (equal parts finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, tarragon, chives, and chervil)
1 pound fresh lump blue crab meat, carefully picked over for shells and cartilage
2 teaspoons Bourbon Barrel Bourbon Smoked Paprika
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature
Equipment: 12 crab tins or 4-ounce ramekins

Steps:

  • Combine the water, 1 teaspoon of the salt, 1/8 teaspoon of the white pepper, and the bay leaf in a small saucepan, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and stir to be sure the salt has dissolved completely. Reduce the heat to medium, add the rice, stir once, and bring to a simmer. Simmer gently, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the rice is just al dente, about 10 minutes. Drain the rice, spread on a rimmed baking sheet, discarding the bay leaf, and cool to room temperature.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Put the panko in a food processor and process until finely ground. You need 1 cup; discard any excess.
  • Put the egg in a large bowl and beat it lightly. Add the ketchup, mayonnaise, hot sauce, miso, lemon juice, mustard, remaining 2 teaspoons salt, remaining 1/4 teaspoon white pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the cayenne and mix well. Stir in the cooked rice, the celery, bell pepper, scallions, jalapeño, and fines herbes and combine thoroughly. Fold in the ground panko, then gently fold in the crab.
  • Divide the crab mixture among the crab tins or ramekins, patting the tops lightly to smooth. Combine the paprika and the remaining teaspoon of cayenne in a small bowl. Divide the softened butter among the prepared crab and sprinkle with the paprika mixture.
  • Place the crab tins or ramekins on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes, or until hot throughout. Turn on the broiler and broil the crab mixture for about 1 minute, until golden brown on top. Transfer to a platter and serve.

DEVILISHLY GOOD DEVILED CRAB



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound lump crabmeat
1/2 cup finely sliced scallions (white and green parts) or fresh chives
1/2 cup tiny dice of fresh celery or fennel
1/2 cup tiny dice of red bell pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 cup of coarsely crushed soda cracker crumbs
Salt and Tabasco sauce
1/4 cup additional crushed soda cracker crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Pick through the crabmeat to remove bits of cartilage etc. In a mixing bowl combine the crabmeat with the scallions, celery and bell pepper. (Make sure the green onions, celery and bell pepper are very finely chopped because they won't cook in the oven and you don't want their raw texture to be intrusive.) In a separate mixing bowl combine the mustard with the butter and cream. Combine the crabmeat mixture with the melted butter and cracker crumbs. Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt and Tabasco sauce to taste. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish. Top with additional cracker crumbs and bake for half an hour until the top has browned.
  • Variation instead of combining crabmeat vegetables with the butter and cream combine it with 3/4 cup of evaporated skim milk mixed with 1 teaspoon dry mustard rather than the Dijon mustard.

ALABAMA DEVILED CRAB



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Deviled crab is one of those classic recipes that never really gets old; a similar dish with clams is common in New England. The original concept is seasoned seafood, mixed with mustard and breadcrumbs, stuffed back into its shell and baked. I use a casserole dish or individual ramekins. This recipe is Spanish-inspired, with a...

Provided by Marsha Gardner

Categories     Seafood

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c fresh lump crabmeat
4 Tbsp butter, unsalted
1/2 c celery, finely chopped
1/2 c bell pepper, finely chopped
1/2 c onion, finely chopped
3/4 c cracker crumbs
1/2 c clam juice
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
3 tsp dry mustard, i prefer coleman's
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp dry sherry
4 large eggs
butter, melted for brushing top of casserole

Steps:

  • 1. Saute` celery, onion and bell pepper in butter. Add cracker crumbs, milk, clam juice, salt, pepper sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
  • 2. Cook until thick. Remove from heat and beat in eggs and sherry.
  • 3. Add crabmeat and pour into a buttered casserole dish or individual ramekins. Brush with melted butter and bake for 10-12 minutes in a 400-degree oven.

DEVILED CRABS



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Deviled crabs are a quintessential Gullah dish similar to crab cakes. I like to serve them in cleaned crab shells for a pretty presentation. Ask your local fishmonger for the crab shells-they may sell them. Or, you can bake the deviled crab in small ovenproof dishes, too.

Provided by Kardea Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large yellow onion, cut into large pieces
1 stalk celery, cut into large pieces
1/2 medium red bell pepper, cut into large pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus more, melted, for brushing
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 pounds blue crabmeat (lump or claw), picked over to remove any shells
3 cups crushed round buttery crackers, such as Ritz (from 2 sleeves or 64 crackers)
12 cleaned crab shells

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Pulse the onion, celery and red bell pepper in a food processor until minced. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
  • Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sherry, seafood seasoning, mace and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Fold in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the crab mixture into each crab shell and brush with melted butter. Place the crab shells on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

DEVILED CRAB



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A nice warm casserole. I adapted this recipe from The Oregonian newspaper. My kids liked this one too!

Provided by Mrs. Mike F

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 slices dry white bread, cubed
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup butter, separated
2 white onions, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, finely chopped
2 eggs, beaten
1 lb crabmeat (canned is ok)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
3 tablespoons seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
fresh parsley or dill (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450.
  • Place cubed bread in bowl with milk and mash to a pasty consistency.
  • Add more milk if needed.
  • Saute onions and celery in 1/4 c.
  • of butter until softened.
  • Pour onions, celery and butter over bread mixture and mix to combine.
  • IF bread mixture is cooled, add crabmeat, mustard and eggs.
  • Stir to combine-but not too much-you don't want to totally separate the crab chunks.
  • Pour into EITHER 6 greased ramekins OR 1 large greased casserole.
  • Spread in baking containers so that it is evenly distributed.
  • Sprinkle bread crumbs on top.
  • Bake ramekins for about 8 minutes//Bake casserole for 20 minutes.
  • Spread mayonnaise on top of cooked deviled crab.
  • Serve warm.
  • Garnish with either fresh parsley or fresh dill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372.4, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 11.1, Cholesterol 145.6, Sodium 1117.9, Carbohydrate 25.8, Fiber 2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 20.1

DEVILED CRAB



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Dip your spoon into this super-rich comfort food, and you might think you're in heaven. Generous portions of crab are mixed with cream and eggs and flavored with chives, onions and more. Mmm ...

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
2 egg yolks, lightly beaten
3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon minced chives
TOPPING:
1 cup soft bread crumbs
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute onion in butter until tender. Stir in flour and salt until blended. Gradually stir in cream until smooth. , Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from the heat., Stir a small amount of hot mixture into egg yolks. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Bring to a gentle boil; cook and stir 2 minutes longer. Remove from the heat. Stir in the crab, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and chives., Spoon into six greased 6-oz. ramekins or custard cups. Place on a baking sheet. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter; sprinkle over tops. Bake at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until topping is golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 16g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 194mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose Fresh Ingredients: It's crucial to start with the freshest seafood possible. Using fresh crab meat will give your dish a better flavor and texture.
  • Don't Overcook the Crab: Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. Overcooked crab becomes tough and chewy. Cook it just until it's opaque and tender.
  • Use a Variety of Spices: Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and herbs to create a unique flavor profile for your deviled crab. Some popular options include cayenne pepper, paprika, and Old Bay seasoning.
  • Chill Before Serving: After you've made the deviled crab, chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and develop.
  • Serve with Your Favorite Sides: Deviled crab can be served with a variety of sides. Some popular options include hush puppies, coleslaw, and potato salad.

Conclusion:

Alabama deviled crab is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that's perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful filling and crispy breadcrumb topping, it's sure to be a hit with everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a special seafood dish to try, give Alabama deviled crab a try. You won't be disappointed!

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