Best 2 Depression Crab Salad Recipes

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Crab salad is a classic seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. It is typically made with crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, and onion. However, there are many variations on this classic recipe. The article "Depression Crab Salad" provides three different recipes for crab salad, each with its own unique flavor profile.

The first recipe is for a classic crab salad made with mayonnaise, celery, and onion. The second recipe is for a crab salad with a tangy mustard dressing. The third recipe is for a crab salad with a creamy avocado dressing. All three recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. Whether you are looking for a light and refreshing appetizer or a hearty and satisfying main course, you are sure to find a recipe in this article that you will enjoy.

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

CRAB SALAD



Crab Salad image

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.

DEPRESSION CRAB SALAD



Depression Crab Salad image

This was fixed by my grandmother every Thanksgiving and was my favorite dish. It was a dish her family made during the depression, crab must have been prevalent then. Very simple to make with only 4 ingredients. My niece that hates onions even loves this. My measurements are not exact because I just throw it together, you may need to adjust it some. Wouldn't be Thanksgiving without it in our family.

Provided by Shirl

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 heads iceberg lettuce, shredded thin
1/2 cup yellow onion, diced (to taste)
8 ounces crab (can use imitation)
1 -2 cup mayonnaise
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In large bowl add shredded lettuce in 1/4-inch strips the thiner the better, but not too thin.
  • Dice onion and add to bowl. You can use less or more onion, but it has to have onion. I often add more depending on the hotness of the onion.
  • Chop crab and add to bowl, sometimes I add more crab.
  • Rule that I generally use is for every head of lettuce, I use at least 4 oz (or more) of crab and 1/2 of an onion.
  • Add 1 cup mayonnaise to bowl toss, add rest of mayonnaise by 1/2 cup tossing well after each. You may not need it all depending on the size of your heads of lettuce.
  • Salt and pepper to taste. This requires a lot of pepper you should be able to see the little black dots.
  • Left over this is good it seems to marinate and become even better.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture. You can find crab meat in the seafood section of most grocery stores.
  • If you're using canned crab meat, be sure to rinse it well and drain it thoroughly before using.
  • To make your crab salad more flavorful, add some chopped celery, onion, and red bell pepper.
  • For a creamy crab salad, add some mayonnaise or sour cream.
  • Season the crab salad to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
  • Serve the crab salad on its own, or use it as a sandwich filling or salad topping.

Conclusion:

Depression crab salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed for lunch or dinner. It's a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it's also a good source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids. If you're looking for a quick and easy seafood recipe, depression crab salad is definitely worth trying.

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