Best 11 Crab With Asparagus And Heirloom Tomatoes Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary masterpiece that harmoniously blends the delicate sweetness of crab, the earthy elegance of asparagus, and the vibrant burst of heirloom tomatoes. This exquisite dish, presented in three distinct recipes, promises an unforgettable dining experience.

In the first recipe, succulent crab meat is sautéed to perfection, then combined with crisp asparagus and juicy heirloom tomatoes. A zesty lemon-butter sauce enhances the natural flavors of each ingredient, while a sprinkle of fresh herbs adds a touch of aromatic complexity.

The second recipe takes on a Mediterranean flair, featuring crab cakes bursting with crab meat, red peppers, and feta cheese. These delectable cakes are pan-fried until golden brown and served atop a bed of sautéed asparagus and tomatoes. A creamy dill sauce adds a luscious touch, while a sprinkling of toasted pine nuts adds a nutty crunch.

Finally, the third recipe showcases a refreshing take on crab salad. Flaky crab meat is combined with chopped asparagus, diced heirloom tomatoes, and a medley of herbs. A light and tangy vinaigrette dressing brings all the flavors together, while a garnish of microgreens adds a vibrant pop of color and freshness.

Let's cook with our recipes!

ASPARAGUS CRAB OMELETS



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These satisfying omelets are filled with a savory blend of crabmeat, asparagus, tomatoes and provolone cheese...and they're attractive enough to serve guests. Sometimes I top these omelets with hollandaise sauce. -Mae Jean Damron Sandy, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
4 large eggs
Dash salt
Dash pepper
1/2 cup diced plum tomatoes
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1/2 cup provolone cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a steamer basket. Place in a saucepan over 1 in. of water; bring to a boil. Cover and steam for 4-5 minutes or until crisp-tender; set aside. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, salt and pepper. Stir in tomatoes., Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a small skillet over medium heat; add half of the egg mixture. As eggs set, lift edges, letting uncooked portion flow underneath. When the eggs are set, spoon half of the crab, asparagus and provolone cheese over one side; fold omelet over filling. Cover and let stand for 1-2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Repeat for second omelet.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 407 calories, Fat 27g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 541mg cholesterol, Sodium 733mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

ASPARAGUS CRAB AU GRATIN



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Make and share this Asparagus Crab Au Gratin recipe from Food.com.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (10 ounce) package frozen asparagus cuts, thawed and drained
1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed or 1 cup flaked imitation crabmeat
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
4 tablespoons butter, divided
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup soft breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Place asparagus in a greased 1-qt. baking dish.
  • Top with crab and cheese and set aside.
  • In a saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter.
  • Stir in flour until smooth.
  • Whisk in milk, mustard, salt and pepper.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Remove from the heat and stir in lemon juice.
  • Pour over asparagus.
  • Melt remaining butter and toss with bread crumbs.
  • Sprinkle over top.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 296.1, Fat 19.4, SaturatedFat 11.8, Cholesterol 71.8, Sodium 928.3, Carbohydrate 14.8, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 0.7, Protein 17

CRAB-TOPPED TOMATO SLICES



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When camping, my wife and I top large beefsteak tomatoes with spicy chunks of crab. Then we warm this summer treat over the fire. -Thomas Faglon, Somerset, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 carton (8 ounces) mascarpone cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
8 slices tomato (1/2 inch thick)
Minced chives

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, combine the first 8 ingredients; gently stir in crab., Place tomato slices on a foil-lined baking sheet; top with crab mixture. Bake until heated through, 12-15 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 calories, Fat 27g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 153mg cholesterol, Sodium 980mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 20g protein.

ASPARAGUS CRAB CASSEROLE



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On busy weeknights, you're sure to appreciate this creamy comfort food that seems special but can be put on the table in just 20 minutes. "Add a green salad, bread and a fruit dessert for a complete meal," suggests Diana Duda of Glenwood, Illinois.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 cups cooked rice
1 package (12 ounces) frozen cut asparagus
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed broccoli cheese soup, undiluted
1 cup milk
1/3 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1 teaspoon dill weed
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Transfer to a greased 2-qt. microwave-safe dish. , Cover loosely and microwave on high for 3-5 minutes or until heated through, stirring twice. Sprinkle with almonds if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 483mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

CREAMY CRAB AND ASPARAGUS BAKE



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Time and budget friendly! This is a simple-to-prepare dish with plenty of spices and tasty ingredients to make a creamy, cheesy crab and asparagus noodle casserole. It's great for busy nights when your time is limited but you have a hungry family waiting for dinner. Adjust the horseradish and red pepper flakes to whatever level of spicy pleasure you can tolerate. I hope you enjoy it.

Provided by Northwestgal

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 50m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces wide egg noodles, cooked according to package directions and drain well
1/2 onion, chopped
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
18 ounces imitation crabmeat, broken into bite-size pieces
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can asparagus spears, cut, drained
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
1 tablespoon dried parsley
1 -2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3/4 cup cream (10% cream or Half and Half)
1 -2 tablespoon horseradish cream (your choice, mild or hot)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • In large dutch oven or saucepot, cook egg noodles according to package directions; drain well. Return drained noodles to saucepot; set aside.
  • In medium skillet, sauté onion, garlic and celery in vegetable oil for 3-4 minutes or until onions are soft; set aside to cool slightly.
  • Add the cooked onion mixture, crabmeat, drained asparagus, half of the parmesan cheese, parsley, and red pepper flakes to the noodle. Mix well; set aside.
  • Whisk together the cream, horseradish cream, salt and pepper. Pour over the crabmeat mixture, and blend well with wooden spoon or large ladle.
  • Pour crab and noodle mixture into a 9x13 baking dish, and sprinkle a light layer of the remaining parmesan cheese on top.
  • Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Serve hot.

CRAB SALAD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO LOUIS DRESSING



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Categories     Salad     Shellfish     Tomato     Low Carb     Mayonnaise     Crab     Asparagus     Fall     Lettuce     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/4 cups mayonnaise
1/3 cup finely chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
1/4 cup milk
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 pound asparagus, trimmed to 5-inch lengths
12 cups lightly packed bite-size pieces romaine lettuce (from 2 heads)
1 pound lump crabmeat
1 cup cherry tomatoes
2 large hard-boiled eggs, cut into wedges
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Whisk first 9 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Season dressing to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Cook asparagus in saucepan of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain. Transfer to bowl of ice water; cool. Drain. (Dressing and asparagus can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.) Place lettuce in large bowl. Toss with enough dressing to coat. Mound lettuce on plates. Top with crab. Garnish with asparagus, tomatoes, eggs and lemon. Pass remaining dressing separately.

ASPARAGUS & CRAB SALAD



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This wonderfully fresh dish is full of light, shellfish flavours and makes the perfect start to a relaxed dinner party

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Canapes, Dinner

Time 40m

Yield Serves 4 as a starter

Number Of Ingredients 8

20 asparagus spears , trimmed
50g rocket
100g white crabmeat
3 tbsp crème fraîche
1 tbsp wholegrain mustard
juice ½ lime
brown crabmeat , if you have it
olive oil , for drizzling

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the asparagus for 2 mins until just cooked. Drain, tip into iced water to refresh and drain again. Cut each spear on the angle into 2-3 pieces.
  • For the dressing, mix all the ingredients with brown crabmeat, if you have it. Toss the asparagus through the dressing, then build a nest of asparagus spears on plates. Place some white crab meat in the centre of each nest, top with a small bundle of rocket and drizzle everything with olive oil before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 5 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 10 grams protein, Sodium 0.57 milligram of sodium

CRAB SALAD WITH ASPARAGUS, LEMON AND PARMESAN



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     salads and dressings

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Sea salt
1 pound thin asparagus, trimmed
1 pound fresh lump crab meat
2 lemons, with their zest
1/3 cup best-quality olive oil
1/2 cup (2 ounces) loosely packed Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, in long, thin shavings (best done with a good vegetable peeler)

Steps:

  • Bring a large skillet of salted water to a boil. Add the asparagus, and cook until just tender on the edges, but still firm in the middle, about 4 minutes. Drain, and rinse under very cold water until cool. Dry on tea towels. Cut in 3-inch lengths.
  • In a large serving bowl, combine the asparagus and crab meat. Sprinkle the lemon zest into the bowl. Season with salt and sprinkle with olive oil. Toss very gently to mix. Cover, and chill for a few hours, stirring once or twice. Taste, and adjust salt.
  • Meanwhile, juice 1 lemon and reserve. Just before serving, add the juice and toss once more. Spread the cheese shavings over salad, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 340, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 23 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 28 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 837 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHILLED ASPARAGUS SOUP WITH TIMBALE OF CAVIAR, CRAB AND AVOCADO



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Provided by Hubert Keller

Categories     Soup/Stew     Shellfish     Vegetable     Appetizer     Sauté     Seafood     Crab     Asparagus     Avocado     Spring     Summer     Chill     Party     Bon Appétit     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 tablespoons butter
2 small leeks (white and pale green parts only), halved lengthwise, thickly sliced (about 3 cups)
1 1/2 pounds asparagus, ends trimmed, spears coarsely chopped
4 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
3 cups chopped spinach leaves (about 3 1/2 ounces)
6 tablespoons flaked fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced shallot
3/4 cup diced peeled pitted avocado
6 teaspoons good-quality black caviar (such as osetra)

Steps:

  • Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add leeks and sauté until soft, about 5 minutes. Add asparagus and stock; bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer until asparagus is tender, about 8 minutes. Add spinach, cover and simmer until wilted, about 4 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Transfer soup to large bowl; season to taste with salt and pepper. Cool, then cover and chill until cold, at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Mix crabmeat, 1 tablespoon lemon juice and shallot in small bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix avocado and remaining 1 tablespoon lemon juice in another small bowl; mash coarsely. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Place tomato can or biscuit cutter in center of 1 soup bowl. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture; smooth top. Spoon in 1 tablespoon crab mixture; press lightly to compact. Spoon in 1 tablespoon avocado mixture. Top with 1 teaspoon caviar. Carefully lift off can. Repeat in remaining soup bowls with remaining timbale ingredients. Ladle soup around each timbale. Serve immediately.

ASPARAGUS AND CRAB CASSEROLE



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Categories     Bread     Sauce     Sandwich     Bake     Crab     Asparagus

Yield makes 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 2/3 cups whole milk
1 ounce Cheddar cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 ounce Swiss cheese, grated (1/4 cup)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
24 fresh asparagus spears
1 pound lump crab meat
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (4 ounces)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan set over medium heat. Stir in the flour and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Gradually add the milk and stir until thick and smooth, about 5 minutes. Add the Cheddar and Swiss cheeses, and stir until melted. Add the salt and pepper. Set aside.
  • Hold an asparagus spear with both hands, about 2 inches from the ends. Gently bend the asparagus until it snaps. It will break at the point where the stem gets too tough to be enjoyable; discard the stem. Repeat for all your asparagus. Cook the asparagus in boiling water until just tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain.
  • Place the asparagus in a 9 x 13-inch casserole dish. Scatter the crab meat over the asparagus, then pour in the cheese sauce. Sprinkle with the Parmesan, then bake for about 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and the sauce is bubbling.

ASPARAGUS AND CRAB SALAD



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This is a tasty side dish that can be served as a vegetable or a salad. It's perfect for family gatherings.

Provided by Diane H

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds fresh asparagus spears, trimmed
1 pint grape tomatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic, minced
½ pound bacon strips, diced
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked
4 hearts of palm, drained and sliced
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 430 degrees F (225 degrees C).
  • Toss the asparagus, tomatoes, and olive oil together in a bowl until the vegetables are evenly coated; season with salt and pepper. Pour into a baking dish; sprinkle 1 minced clove of garlic over the mixture.
  • Roast in the preheated oven until tender, about 9 minutes. Set aside to cool. Cut the asparagus into 2 inch pieces.
  • Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 10 minutes. Remove the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels, reserving 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet. Add the crabmeat to the hot bacon drippings and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large mixing bowl; add the asparagus, tomatoes, and hearts of palm.
  • Whisk the lemon juice, olive oil, and 1 minced clove garlic together in a small bowl; season with salt and pepper. Pour the dressing over the salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle the bacon over the salad just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.9 g, Cholesterol 17.2 mg, Fat 10.3 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 8.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 613.7 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients: The better the quality of your ingredients, the better your dish will taste. Look for crab that is firm and has a sweet, briny smell. Asparagus should be bright green and have tightly closed tips. Heirloom tomatoes should be ripe and flavorful.
  • Cook the crab gently: Crab is a delicate seafood, so it's important to cook it gently to prevent it from becoming tough. Steam or boil the crab for a few minutes, or until it is cooked through.
  • Don't overcook the asparagus: Asparagus should be cooked until it is tender-crisp. Overcooked asparagus will become mushy and lose its flavor.
  • Use a light hand with the dressing: The dressing should complement the flavors of the crab and asparagus, not overwhelm them. Use a light hand with the olive oil and vinegar, and add more to taste if desired.
  • Serve the dish immediately: This dish is best served immediately after it is prepared. The crab and asparagus will start to lose their flavor if they sit for too long.

Conclusion:

This crab with asparagus and heirloom tomatoes is a light and refreshing dish that is perfect for a summer meal. The crab is delicate and flavorful, the asparagus is tender-crisp, and the heirloom tomatoes add a pop of color and sweetness. The dressing is light and tangy, and it complements the flavors of the crab and asparagus perfectly. This dish is sure to impress your guests, and it's also a healthy and delicious way to enjoy seafood.

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