Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our collection of crab spread recipes, offering a symphony of flavors to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic simplicity of our basic crab spread to the zesty kick of our spicy crab spread, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Whether you prefer a smooth and creamy texture or a chunky and rustic spread, our recipes cater to your every craving. Explore the delicate blend of sweet crab meat, tangy mayonnaise, and a hint of mustard in our basic crab spread. Elevate your taste buds with the bold and piquant flavors of our spicy crab spread, featuring a blend of chili peppers and cayenne pepper. And for those who love a touch of elegance, our deluxe crab spread combines crab meat with cream cheese, celery, and a touch of white wine for a truly luxurious treat. Each recipe is carefully crafted to ensure that the delicate flavor of crab takes center stage, complemented by a medley of herbs, spices, and seasonings. Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a casual lunch, or simply satisfying your seafood craving, our crab spread recipes are sure to impress and delight.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB SPREAD
My family has fond memories of traveling to my parents' house for Christmas dinner. After a 12-hour drive, we'd be welcomed in the door with this special seafood spread. -Barbara Biddle, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 2 cups (8 servings).
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika., To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 146 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 218mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.
CREAM CHEESE CRAB SPREAD WITH HOMEMADE CROSTINI
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 18 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine the cream cheese and all but 1/2 cup of the crabmeat in a medium bowl. Mix until thoroughly combined. Roll into an 8-inch log and refrigerate until firmed up slightly, about 1 hour. Refrigerate the remaining 1/2 cup crabmeat until serving.
- Meanwhile, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, salt and some pepper in a medium bowl. Taste and adjust to your liking.
- Place the log on a serving platter. Spoon some of the sauce over it, reserving the remaining sauce in a small bowl to serve on the side. Sprinkle the reserved 1/2 cup crabmeat on top and garnish with the chives. Rub the garlic onto one side of each slice of bread and arrange the bread on the serving platter.
CRAB SPREAD I
An easy, but filling appetizer for your next party. Serve with small serving knife over assorted crackers.
Provided by L. Gerken
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Place cream cheese on large plate. Cover with crabmeat, squeeze juice of one lemon over the crabmeat. Pour cocktail sauce over top of the entire concoction.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.9 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Fat 20.8 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 14.4 g, SaturatedFat 12.4 g, Sodium 1324.6 mg, Sugar 11.6 g
CRAB SPREAD
Make and share this Crab Spread recipe from Food.com.
Provided by BelindaGA
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Yield 1 platter
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whip cream cheese with mixer.
- Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
- Spread evenly on a serving platter.
- Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
- Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
- Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
- Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.
CREAMY CRAB SPREAD
This spread is so good, we never have leftovers. It's ideal for busy days because it's ready in a jiffy. -Norma Reynolds, York, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 10m
Yield 1-1/3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise and ketchup; beat until smooth. Stir in the crab and onion. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 111 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 396mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein.
SPICY CRAB DIP
This style of crab dip, often referred to as Maryland crab dip because of its Chesapeake Bay origins, makes for a festive appetizer. Here, it's served hot out of the oven and is extra creamy thanks to the combination of cream cheese and a little mayonnaise. Though crabs are plentiful this time of year - and you can certainly make this with freshly steamed and picked meat if you'd like - canned lump crabmeat makes this dish simple to assemble. Just be careful to leave the clumps of meat as intact as possible when mixing. A sprinkle of cayenne pepper and a generous douse of hot sauce add heat to this flavorful dish.
Provided by Vallery Lomas
Categories snack, dips and spreads, appetizer
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (3 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease an 8-inch cast iron skillet or 1-quart baking dish with butter.
- In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallot, chives, garlic, lemon juice, Cajun seasoning, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce and 1/3 cup Parmesan. Stir until well combined. Add the crabmeat and gently stir until just combined, trying to not break up the large lumps. Season with pepper to taste.
- Scrape into the prepared skillet and smooth the top. Sprinkle the ground butter crackers and remaining 2 tablespoons Parmesan on top.
- Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes, then sprinkle with ground cayenne, hot sauce and chives. Serve with baguette, celery sticks, carrots, additional crackers and more hot sauce.
MARYLAND HOT CRAB DIP
For the best texture, use lump crab meat and each ingredient listed. No substitutions! Serve with crusty baguette, sturdy crackers, celery, or fresh pita. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.
Provided by Sally
Categories Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C).
- In a large mixing bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute.
- Add the mayonnaise, sour cream, 1 cup cheddar cheese, ground mustard, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce (if using). Beat on medium-high speed until combined. Using a spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in the lump crab meat. If you used hot sauce, taste, then add more hot sauce if desired.
- Transfer to a 9-inch (or slightly larger) baking pan, pie dish, or oven-safe skillet. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 cup of cheddar cheese.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until hot and bubbly around the edges.
- Serve warm.
- Cover and store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a 350°F (177°C) until warmed throughout.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest crab meat possible. This will ensure that your crab spread is as flavorful and delicious as possible.
- Be sure to remove all of the cartilage from the crab meat before using it. This will help to prevent the spread from being gritty.
- Use a variety of seasonings and herbs to flavor your crab spread. This will help to create a complex and flavorful dish.
- Be careful not to overmix the crab spread. Overmixing can make the spread tough and rubbery.
- Serve the crab spread immediately or chill it for later use. Crab spread can be served on crackers, bread, or vegetables.
Conclusion:
Crab spread is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. With its creamy texture and delicate flavor, crab spread is a perfect appetizer or snack. It can also be used as a sandwich spread or as a topping for salads and pasta dishes. No matter how you choose to enjoy it, crab spread is sure to be a hit.
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