Best 6 Hot And Spicy Crab Salad Recipes

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**Feast Your Taste Buds on a Delectable Spicy Crab Salad: A Culinary Journey of Flavors and Textures**

Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our delectable Hot and Spicy Crab Salad, a symphony of flavors and textures that will captivate your senses. This extraordinary dish combines the succulent, tender meat of crab with a vibrant blend of spices, herbs, and zesty ingredients, creating a truly unforgettable experience. Whether you're seeking a delightful appetizer, a light lunch, or an impressive main course, this salad delivers an explosion of taste that will leave you craving more. With its vibrant colors, aromatic spices, and the freshness of crab, this salad is a feast for both the eyes and the palate. So, prepare to embark on a culinary journey like no other and savor the exquisite flavors of our Hot and Spicy Crab Salad.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll not only tantalize your taste buds with the Hot and Spicy Crab Salad recipe but also introduce you to a world of flavors with our collection of diverse crab salad recipes. From the classic Crab Salad with Celery and Mayo, which offers a harmonious balance of flavors, to the zesty Lemon Herb Crab Salad, bursting with citrusy goodness, we've got you covered. For those who enjoy a touch of heat, our Thai-Inspired Crab Salad will transport you to the vibrant streets of Bangkok with its aromatic blend of spices. And if you're looking for a creamy, indulgent treat, our Creamy Avocado Crab Salad is sure to satisfy your cravings. With each recipe meticulously crafted to showcase the versatility of crab, this article promises a culinary adventure that will leave you inspired and eager to explore the endless possibilities of crab salad.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

SPICY CRAB SALAD TAPAS



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I served these at a party and everyone went wild! These delicious morsels have a crispy flaky outside filled with creamy sweet crab that has a little kick. I used scalloped-edge cookie cutters to cut my pastry, but you can use a small biscuit cutter. -Vanessa Mason, Summerdale, Alabama

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 55m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 can (16 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry, thawed
1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
Optional: Minced fresh parsley and seafood seasoning

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Combine the first 12 ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, unfold puff pastry. Roll each pastry into a 10-in. square; cut each into twenty-five 2-in. squares. Using a round 1-1/2-in. cookie cutter, cut out the centers of half the puff pastry squares. Whisk egg and water; brush over pastry. Place cutout squares on top of solid squares; transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets., Bake until golden brown, about 18 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Once cool, spoon 1 heaping tablespoon of crab salad into center of each cooked pastry. If desired, top with minced parsley and seasoning. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 145 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

HOT AND SPICY CRAB SALAD



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This recipe was inspired by PaulaG's Recipe# 94857. Very very yum yum! Passive work time is chill time.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup imitation crabmeat
1/4 cup onion, your preference, chopped
1/4 cup cucumber, chopped
1/4 cup canned green pepper, very well drained
8 -10 grape tomatoes, cut in halves
1/2 cup fat-free cottage cheese
1/2 cup fat free sour cream, use more to taste if desired
1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
1 garlic clove, pressed
salt and pepper, to taste
sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix all ingredients.
  • Serve chilled with crackers or tostadas.
  • Use more or less of the cottage cheese depending on your taste. Same applies for the hot sauce. Make sure everything is well drained or you will have a very watery salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.4, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 31, Sodium 1020.7, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 24

SPICY SEAFOOD SALAD



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Provided by George Duran

Categories     main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

10 imitation crab sticks (available in the frozen fish section of larger supermarkets)
1/2 pound cooked shrimp, chopped
3 scallions, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons tobiko (flying fish caviar), plus more for garnish (available in Asian markets)
1/2 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon sriracha hot chili sauce, or other hot sauce
Kosher salt
Finely chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • Thaw the crab sticks according to package directions. Pull the crab sticks into strands and put them into a large bowl. Add the shrimp, scallions, mayonnaise, tobiko, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Mix well then taste and adjust the seasoning with salt. Serve in chilled martini glasses garnished with more tobiko and chives.

SPICY CRAB SALAD WITH CARROTS AND JICAMA



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     easy, quick, salads and dressings

Time 10m

Yield Six servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
3 hot green chilies, seeded and minced
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 medium jicama, peeled and coarsely shredded
2 medium carrots, peeled and coarsely shredded
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 cups stemmed watercress

Steps:

  • Put the crab meat in a mixing bowl, add the chilies, 1/2 teaspoon salt, pepper and lime juice and toss gently, being careful to break up the crab meat as little as possible.
  • In another bowl, toss together the jicama, carrots and lemon juice. (The salad can be prepared to this point up to an hour ahead.) Add the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt, the mint and the cilantro and toss to combine.
  • Divide the crab meat among 6 plates, mounding it in the center, and surround with the watercress. Scatter the jicama and carrots over the crab and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 108, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 11 grams, Fat 1 gram, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 466 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

HOT CRAB CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Hot Crab Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, can use green
1/2 cup crushed cracker
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2-1 teaspoon hot sauce, favorite brand
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4-1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
salt, to taste
1 lb crabmeat, preferably lump, you could you imitation I suppose
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, gouda works well, too

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a skillet or saucepan, melt butter. Saute onions and peppers over medium heat until tender; stir in the crushed crackers; remove from heat.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sour cream, worcestershire, hot sauce, and dry seasonings.
  • Stir in the sauteed onion/pepper/cracker mixture.
  • Gently fold in the crabmeat -- careful not to break up the lumps too much.
  • Pour into a 2-1/2 - 3 quart casserole dish. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350. Remove from oven and stir. Sprinkle cheese on top and return to oven for another 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.8, Fat 35, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 1054.6, Carbohydrate 11.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 2.4, Protein 23.5

HOT CRAB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup crushed butter crackers
2 cups Alaskan king crabmeat, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, finely sliced
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Hot sauce, to taste
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
Salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all the ingredients, except the crackers, and place in 4 individual ramekins or 1 large gratin dish. Top evenly with crushed butter crackers. Bake in oven for 20 - 25 minutes, until heated through.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. You can find it in the seafood section of most grocery stores.
  • If you are using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well and flake it with a fork before adding it to the salad.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your salad. This will add color, flavor, and texture.
  • Be sure to chop the vegetables into small pieces so that they are easy to eat.
  • Use a light mayonnaise-based dressing. This will help to keep the salad light and flavorful.
  • Add some chopped fresh herbs to the salad for extra flavor.
  • Serve the salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Hot and spicy crab salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is a great way to use up leftover crab meat, and it is also a healthy and flavorful option for lunch or dinner. With its combination of fresh crab, vegetables, and a light dressing, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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