Best 12 Crab And Roasted Pepper Spread Recipes

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Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our delectable Crab and Roasted Pepper Spread. This exquisite dish combines the sweet and smoky taste of roasted red peppers with the delicate, briny flavor of crab, resulting in a savory spread that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect as an appetizer, spread it on crackers, crostini, or toasted baguette slices for an elegant and flavorful treat. Alternatively, transform it into a delightful dip by adding a touch of mayonnaise and sour cream. For a more substantial meal, stuff it into hollowed-out cherry tomatoes or wrap it in thinly sliced cucumber for a refreshing and healthy snack. With its versatility and irresistible taste, our Crab and Roasted Pepper Spread will undoubtedly become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.

Here are our top 12 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB-AND-CHEESE-STUFFED MINI PEPPERS



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Sweet crab, creamy cheese and crunchy mini peppers come together for a super simple appetizer that will be a guaranteed crowd pleaser at your next event.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

12 to 14 sweet mini peppers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 ounces flavored cream cheese (such as scallion, chive and onion or garlic and herb), at room temperature
8 ounces fresh lump or jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment.
  • Cut the peppers lengthwise and remove the stems, seeds and ribs. If needed, trim a small amount off the bottom of each pepper half so that it will lie flat when cut-side up (making them steady is important so the filling stays intact during baking). Chop the trimmings into small pieces and set aside.
  • Toss the pepper halves in a medium bowl with the olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and several grinds of black pepper. Set aside.
  • Stir together the softened cream cheese and reserved pepper trimmings in another medium bowl until smooth. Gently fold in the crabmeat and season with salt and pepper.
  • Fill each pepper half with about 1 tablespoon of the crab mixture so it comes over the top of the pepper slightly. Place on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the filling is beginning to brown, about 18 minutes. Serve warm.

CRAB AND ROASTED RED PEPPER STRATA



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Categories     Milk/Cream     Egg     Onion     Pepper     Brunch     Bake     Parmesan     Crab     Fall     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

6 large eggs
2 cups half and half
3 tablespoons butter
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped drained roasted red peppers from jar
1 garlic clove, minced
2 green onions, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 pound fresh crabmeat
8 cups 1-inch bread cubes from crustless French bread
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Butter 10-inch-diameter cake pan with 2-inch-high sides. Whisk eggs and half and half in medium bowl to blend. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add peppers and garlic; sauté 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in green onions, parsley and thyme. Transfer mixture to large bowl. Add crab and bread cubes and toss to combine. Add egg mixture, salt, and pepper; mix until well combined. Transfer to prepared baking dish. Let stand 30 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Sprinkle strata with cheese. Bake until brown and puffed, about 1 hour. Cool on rack 30 minutes (center will fall). Using sharp knife, cut around edge to loosen. Cut into wedges and serve.

CHEESY HOT CRAB AND RED PEPPER SPREAD



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Make this Cheesy Hot Crab and Red Pepper Spread for your next party and watch it disappear. If you're a fan of cheesy peppers, this crab and red pepper spread is for you! Bring it along to your next get together.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Spices

Time 30m

Yield 24 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread each

Number Of Ingredients 7

1-1/2 cups KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, divided
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Neufchatel Cheese, softened
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
1 red pepper, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Reserve 1/2 cup mozzarella; refrigerate until ready to use. Combine remaining mozzarella with all remaining ingredients.
  • Spread onto bottom of 9-inch pie plate.
  • Bake 20 min. or until crab mixture is heated through and top is lightly browned. Top with reserved mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50, Fat 3 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 130 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 21 g

CRAB AND ROASTED PEPPER SPREAD



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This is going to be a great addition to your next get-together. The sweet roasted red peppers are in every bite. There's a bit of a kick from the tabasco that we loved. If you don't like things spicy, cut back on that a bit. Simple and delicious!

Provided by Garrison Wayne

Categories     Spreads

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pkg 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
1/3 c mayonnaise
16 oz canned lumpmeat crab (remove any shell fragments)
1/3 c roasted pepper (drained/chopped/from a jar)
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 large lemon (zest and juice)
1/4 tsp tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • 1. Place all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Mix, by hand, with a large spoon.
  • 2. When well mixed, transfer to a crock. Cover and chill well.
  • 3. Serve cold with your favorite cracker(s) and/or toast points.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SPREAD



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This flavorful spread livens up most any sandwich. Try tossing it with salad greens before adding to your sandwich. Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup roasted sweet red pepper strips, drained
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in a small food processor; cover and process until pureed. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 23 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 172mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cracker meal
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
12 ounces lump crab meat, picked over to remove any shell fragments
1 rounded teaspoon crab boil seasoning
1 tablespoon baking powder
A handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, zested, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
1 rib celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
Several drops Worcestershire sauce
Several drops hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or ranch dressing
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
1 (8-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, or 1 large freshly prepared roasted red pepper
1 cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared chili sauce

Steps:

  • Place cracker meal in a bowl and make a well in the center of the meal. Beat egg with milk and pour into well. Moisten cracker meal and combine liquid with meal using the tines of a fork. Add crab meat, crab boil seasoning, baking powder, parsley, lemon zest, celery, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, and mayonnaise to the bowl. Mix all ingredients well and form into 8 (3-inch) patties. Add 1/2-inch vegetable or canola oil to a skillet and heat to medium high temperature. Fry cakes 3 minutes on each side and drain on paper towel lined plate. Cook 4 cakes at a time, so that oil temp does not drop too low.
  • For red pepper sauce, combine drained red peppers in a food processor bowl with mayonnaise and chili sauce. Pulse/grind the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Transfer sauce to a small serving dish.
  • Serve crab cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.

CREAMY CRAB AND RED PEPPER SPREAD



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Get your appetizer on with our Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread. Sweet, tender lump crabmeat in a creamy spread with green onions and red peppers makes for an upscale Creamy Crab and Red Pepper Spread.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Appetizers & Snacks

Time 1h15m

Yield 18 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 green onions, thinly sliced, divided
1 tub (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA 1/3 Less Fat than Cream Cheese
1 can (6 oz.) lump crabmeat, drained
1/2 cup KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1 small red pepper, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. GREY POUPON Dijon Mustard
reduced-fat round buttery crackerss

Steps:

  • Reserve 2 Tbsp. onions. Mix remaining onions with all remaining ingredients except crackers.
  • Refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Top with reserved onions. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Fat 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Sodium 250 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 20 g

ROASTED RED PEPPER AND CRAB SOUP



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Although this is not a typical traditional holiday recipe, it has become a Christmas day buffet favorite in our family. Several years ago, we decided to forgo our traditional big sit-down dinner for a buffet because of everyone's increasingly different visiting/family obligations on that day. Everyone could eat whenever or if they chose to. I'd had this soup, which I loved, at several different restaurants over time. Through trial and error, I came up with my own recipe, which has been a hit. I serve it with a dollop of creme fraiche.

Provided by Gail L. Harris

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Seafood

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

6 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into quarters
1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
1 large potato, peeled and coarsely chopped
1 quart half-and-half cream
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper to taste
½ teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried basil
1 pound cooked crabmeat, flaked

Steps:

  • Set the oven to broil, and preheat for 5 minutes.
  • Place the red bell pepper quarters skin-side up on a broiler pan or baking sheet. Broil until the skins have blackened, then place them in a brown paper bag, or in a covered bowl and allow them to steam for approximately 10 minutes to loosen the skins.
  • Once the skins have loosened, peel them off and discard. Coarsely chop the peeled, roasted peppers, and place into a large saucepan along with the chicken broth and chopped potato. Bring to a boil over high heat, then add the half-and-half, salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and basil. Return to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer for 45 minutes.
  • Once the potatoes have softened, puree the soup in batches in a blender until smooth. Pour the pureed soup into another saucepan and stir in the crab. Heat over medium heat to warm through, about 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.3 calories, Carbohydrate 19.5 g, Cholesterol 120.5 mg, Fat 19.8 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1458.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

CRAB AND ROASTED RED PEPPER BISQUE RECIPE - (4.1/5)



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Provided by á-32417

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/4 cup flour
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1 12-ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat or canned crab
1 teaspoon Old Bay or Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

  • 1. Heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the onion until tender and translucent, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for another minute. 2. While the onion is cooking, melt the butter over medium-high heat in a large pot. Once the butter is melted, whisk in the flour until smooth and cook for a minute (or until the mixture starts to brown). 3. Then, add the chicken broth, red peppers, tomato paste, crabmeat (if you want to garnish the soup with crabmeat, reserve a few ounces), Old Bay, cayenne pepper, and onion to the pot. Let the mixture simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until smooth. 4. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (you could also use an electric blender and puree in batches, returning the soup to the pot when it is pureed). 5. Add the heavy cream, red wine vinegar, and salt to the pot and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes, or until heated all the way through. 6. Garnish with crab meat, if you reserved any, and/or a swirl of half and half if desired. 7. Enjoy!

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE FOR CRAB CAKES



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Also good on grilled fish and grilled chicken. Different from those posted here already and easy, made with ingredients you probably keep on hand: jar roasted red peppers, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper sauce, mayo and salt and pepper. You can use low fat mayo to cut calories. For about 10 crab cakes, using 1 lb. crab, you may want to make half the recipe. We had a lot left over.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash red pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except for the mayonnaise, salt and pepper, in a the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Add mayonnaise and process until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 732.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 0.7

CRAB AND ROASTED RED BELL PEPPER SOUP



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Pepper     Shellfish     Crab     Summer     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 19

For broth
1/4 cup olive oil
2 1 1/2-pound cooked whole crabs, meat removed, shells coarsely broken, meat and shells reserved
10 cups water
1 750-ml bottle of dry white wine
3 cups bottled clam juice
4 celery stalks, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
2 onions, chopped
1 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 fresh thyme sprigs
2 bay leaves
For soup
2 red bell peppers
5 tablespoons butter, room temperature
3 tablespoons all purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped fresh Italian parsley
10 tablespoons crème fraîche or sour cream
Fresh Italian parsley sprigs

Steps:

  • Make broth:
  • Heat 1/4 cup olive oil in heavy large wide pot over medium-high heat. Add crab shells and sauté until fragrant, about 10 minutes. Add 10 cups water and next 8 ingredients; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer until broth is reduced to 12 cups, about 30 minutes. Strain broth through sieve lined with cheesecloth. Cool. Spoon fat from top of broth.
  • Make soup:
  • Char red bell peppers over gas flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides. Enclose in paper bag and let stand 10 minutes. Peel and seed peppers. Transfer peppers to blender. Add 2 tablespoons butter. Puree until mixture is smooth.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons butter in heavy large pot over medium heat. Add flour and cook until mixture is golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth, then red pepper purée. Bring soup to boil. Simmer until flavors blend and soup thickens slightly, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. (Soup can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Add reserved crabmeat and 1/2 cup chopped parsley to soup. Simmer just until crabmeat is heated through, about 2 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls. Spoon dollop of crème fraîche atop each. Garnish with parsley sprigs and serve.

RED PEPPER CRAB CROQUETAS WITH GARLIC-ALMOND SAUCE



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In Spain, golden-fried croquetas are served in tapas bars to the delight of all. They may be made of any number of things, like salt, potatoes or cauliflower. Béchamel is used to bind the mixture, which gives these crab-meat croquetas a luscious center. The crisp and creamy bites are perfect for any gathering, eaten out of hand with drinks.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     snack, finger foods, project, seafood, appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 24 croquetas

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour, plus 1 cup more for dredging
1 cup milk, heated
Salt and pepper
1 pound crab meat
1/2 cup diced roasted red peppers
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups fine bread crumbs, made from a French or Italian loaf
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup blanched almonds
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Make the béchamel: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute without browning. Gradually whisk in milk, 1/4 cup at a time, to obtain a smooth, thick sauce. Turn heat to low, add 1/2 teaspoon salt and a generous amount of freshly ground black pepper. Continue to cook, stirring, for 4 to 5 minutes. Thin if necessary with a tablespoon or so more milk, but keep it the consistency of whipped cream.
  • Make the crab mixture: Put crab meat in a mixing bowl and add warm béchamel. Stir in roasted peppers, cayenne, scallions, cilantro, and lemon zest and mix gently until ingredients are well incorporated. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning. Spread mixture on a baking sheet in a layer about 1 inch thick, cover and refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours. (The crab mixture can be prepared up to a day in advance and refrigerated.)
  • Assemble the croquetas: Arrange 3 small shallow bowls on a work counter. Add 1 cup of flour to one bowl, then season it with salt and pepper. In second, add the beaten eggs. Fill the third bowl with bread crumbs. Weigh 1-ounce portions of the crab mixture and place on wax paper. Roll each portion in seasoned flour, then dip into egg and finally roll in crumbs, forming each gently into a sphere. Put breaded croquetas on a clean baking sheet and sprinkle with more crumbs. Repeat until all are breaded. Refrigerate, uncovered, until ready to fry.
  • Make the garlic-almond sauce: Put almonds in a food processor and blend thoroughly, until finely ground. Add garlic and pulse to combine. With the food processor running, add a faint drizzle of olive oil as sauce thickens. The oil must be added very slowly or the sauce will separate or break. Continue adding the oil until it is all incorporated. Season sauce with salt to taste. Transfer to a small bowl and set aside.
  • To fry croquetas, pour vegetable oil to depth of 2 inches in a wide, deep saucepan and place over medium-high heat. Bring oil to 375 degrees. Working in small batches, fry croquetas on each side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. (Too many in the pan risks significantly lowering the temperature of the oil.) Remove croquetas with a slotted spoon and transfer to a paper-towel-lined baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and keep warm in a low oven. Repeat until all croquetas are fried. Pile them on a serving platter and serve with garlic-almond sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 188 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Roast the red peppers until they are slightly charred and softened. This will give them a smoky flavor that pairs well with the crab meat.
  • Use a food processor or blender to combine the crab meat, roasted red peppers, cream cheese, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Pulse until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Season the spread with salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper to taste.
  • Serve the crab and roasted pepper spread on crackers, crostini, or bagel chips. You can also use it as a dip for vegetables or chips.

Conclusion:

This crab and roasted pepper spread is an easy and delicious appetizer or snack. It's perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply enjoying at home. The combination of crab meat, roasted red peppers, and cream cheese is irresistible, and the smoky flavor of the roasted peppers adds a nice depth of flavor. This spread is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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