Best 8 Crab Salad In Tomato Shells Recipes

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Calling all crab lovers! If you're looking for a delightful and creative way to enjoy your favorite seafood, look no further than these tantalizing crab salad recipes. From the classic Crab Salad in Tomato Shells to the innovative Crab Salad with Avocado and Mango, this collection of culinary masterpieces offers a diverse range of flavors and textures to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

In our Crab Salad in Tomato Shells recipe, succulent crab meat is combined with a creamy and flavorful dressing, then artfully nestled in fresh tomato shells for an elegant presentation. Our Crab Salad with Avocado and Mango recipe takes a tropical twist on the traditional crab salad, combining sweet and tangy mango with creamy avocado and a zesty dressing. And for those who prefer a more classic approach, our Simple Crab Salad recipe delivers a no-frills combination of crab, mayonnaise, and lemon juice that lets the natural flavors of the crab shine through.

Whether you're hosting a special occasion dinner or simply looking for a light and refreshing lunch, these crab salad recipes are sure to delight. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB SALAD



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This crab salad is a blend of imitation crab, vegetables and herbs, all tossed in a simple creamy dressing. A quick and easy salad that's perfect served over lettuce, with crackers, or in a sandwich.

Provided by Sara Welch

Categories     Salad

Time 11m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound imitation crab meat (flaked style, or sticks cut into slices)
1/2 cup celery (finely chopped)
3 tablespoons red onion (finely chopped)
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons lemon juice
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh dill (chopped, plus more for garnish)

Steps:

  • Add all of the ingredients to a large bowl. Stir gently to combine.
  • Serve immediately, or cover and chill for up to 2 days.
  • Sprinkle with additional chopped dill for garnish if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 24 mg, Sodium 625 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 4 g, ServingSize 1 serving

TOMATO-CRABMEAT SALAD



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Mix up your salad routine with a tasty Tomato-Crabmeat Salad that can be ready in just 20 minutes! This crabmeat salad is perfect for any special occasion.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1/8 tsp. each salt and pepper
4 medium tomatoes
12 lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, celery, dressing, salt and pepper.
  • Cut each tomato into 6 wedges, almost to stem end.
  • Fill with crabmeat mixture. Serve on lettuce-covered plates.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 110, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Sodium 360 mg, Carbohydrate 9 g, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 6 g, Protein 10 g

CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any shell or cartilage
1 stalk celery, peeled, and cut into 1/8-inch dice
4 teaspoons finely sliced fresh chives
1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
1/3 cup prepared mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Serving suggestions: Toasted hot dog rolls or Boston or Bibb lettuce leaves

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, lightly toss the crabmeat, celery, chives, and tarragon together.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, and mustard. Add the dressing to the crabmeat mixture and stir until just coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. If not using right away refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Serve on toasted rolls or on a bed of lettuce.

CRAB SALAD



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Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds crabmeat
2 ½ cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 pinch paprika
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CRAB-SALAD JUMBO SHELLS



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I received this recipe from a friend and adjusted the ingredients to suit my family's tastes. It's a fun and flavorful way to serve crab salad.-Jo Anne Anderson, Knoxville, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 35m

Yield 30 stuffed shells.

Number Of Ingredients 10

30 uncooked jumbo pasta shells
1 cup finely chopped fresh broccoli florets
1 garlic clove, minced
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely shredded carrot
1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
1 teaspoon dill weed

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain well., Meanwhile, in a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the broccoli and garlic. Cover and microwave on high for 1 minute or until crisp-tender. , Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the remaining ingredients. Stuff into pasta shells. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 85 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 67mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

CRAB SALAD IN TOMATO SHELLS



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Super easy and very healthy, this is a terrific recipe! The better quality crab you use, the better the results will be. Lump crabmeat is the best choice and imitation crab would be the worst! Also, you can make this into an appetizer by using cherry tomatoes. You have a lot of options with this. The recipe is from the GI Diet Clinic cookbook. Enjoy!

Provided by Nif_H

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 4-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb crabmeat, the fresher, the better (actually calls for 400g)
4 beefsteak tomatoes (or more, read description)
1/4 cup fat-free mayonnaise, Hellman's is best
2 tablespoons low-fat sour cream
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons fresh tarragon, chopped
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 cup chickpeas, coarsely chopped
1/2 bell pepper, red, diced
1/4 cup celery, finely diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons carrots, shredded

Steps:

  • If crab is from a can or was frozen and thawed, place in a find sieve and press to remove liquid. Remove and discard cartilage, if necessary.
  • Cut quarter of tomatoes tops off. Scoop out insides with a spoon and place upside down on a paper-towel lined plate. Let drain will you prepare crab mixture.
  • In a large bowl, stir together mayo, sour cream, lemon zest and juice, tarragon and salt and pepper. Add in chickpeas, celery, parsley, chives and carrot. Add crab and stir to combine.
  • Scoop crab mixture into each tomato shell.
  • Top with a sprig of parsley or some chives for presentation.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 52.1, Sodium 1267, Carbohydrate 22.9, Fiber 5.2, Sugar 5.2, Protein 25.6

STONE CRAB SALAD WITH SPICY GREENS AND TOMATO GELEE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time P2DT13h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 bunch basil, roughly chopped
1 bunch tarragon, roughly chopped, 10 leaves reserved
4 vine-ripe tomatoes, diced and blended
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
4 ounces vodka
6 sheets gelatin, soaked
1 Granny Smith apple, peeled
1/4 cup brunoise cucumber
8 large stone crab claws, shells removed, knuckle meat reserved
1 tablespoon ver jus (sour green grape juice), may substitute white wine vinegar
1/4 cup creme fraiche
1/4 teaspoon powdered sugar
1 cup micro greens, may substitute chopped arugula
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
Sea salt, for seasoning

Steps:

  • Place the basil, chopped tarragon, tomato and horseradish in a fine strainer over a container. Place in refrigerator and allow to drip for 3 days. Discard contents of strainer. Add the vodka to the remaining liquid.
  • Blossom the gelatin sheets in cold water until soft. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, warm the herb-tomato liquid mixture to about 120 degrees fand dissolve the blossomed gelatin sheets in it. Using a small mellon-baller, cut the apple into small balls. Pour the gelatin-tomato liquid into 4 shallow 5 to 6-inch bowls. Garnish with cucumber, reserved tarragon leaves, and apples, dividing equally between bowls. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a small mixing bowl, place the stone crab knuckles, ver jus, creme fraiche, and powdered sugar. Mix lightly, trying not to break the crab too much. Lightly season with sea salt. Remove bowls from refrigerator; divide crab mixture evenly between the bowls. Top with micro greens that have been lightly seasoned extra-virgin olive oil and sea salt. Place crab on top and serve immediately.

CREAMY CRAB AND PASTA SALAD



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Crabmeat and pasta are tossed with a creamy seasoned sauce in this great chilled salad.

Provided by dakota kelly

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (12 ounce) package uncooked pasta shells
½ cup light sour cream
½ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound cooked crabmeat
½ cup diced red bell pepper
½ cup diced green bell pepper
½ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta shells 10 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
  • In a bowl, blend the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, honey mustard, and dill. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large bowl, toss together the cooked pasta, sour cream mixture, crabmeat, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, and green onions. Cover and chill until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 54.3 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 19.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 504.1 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality crabmeat. Fresh crabmeat is best, but frozen crabmeat can also be used. Avoid canned crabmeat, as it often contains fillers and preservatives.
  • Use ripe, flavorful tomatoes. Roma tomatoes or cherry tomatoes work well for this recipe. If you're using larger tomatoes, cut them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Don't overcook the crabmeat. Crabmeat cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked crabmeat will be tough and chewy.
  • Add some fresh herbs and vegetables to the crab salad. This will give the salad a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include celery, onion, parsley, and dill.
  • Chill the crab salad before serving. This will help the flavors to meld and the salad will be more refreshing.

Conclusion:

Crab salad in tomato shells is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or light lunch. It's perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering to a formal party. With its鮮甜的 crabmeat, juicy tomatoes, and creamy dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe that's both delicious and impressive, give crab salad in tomato shells a try. You won't be disappointed!

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