Best 10 5 Star Crab Salad Recipes

5-INGREDIENT CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• In a medium skillet, saute the green pepper and onion in the butter for 3 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
• Stir in imitation crabmeat, and saute for another 3 minutes. Remove from heat, and put mixture into a medium bowl. Stir in mayonnaise. May be served warm or cold.

CRAB SALAD

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.

OLD BAY SHRIMP SALAD

Steps:

• Fill a large bowl with ice and cold water and set next to the sink.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add the shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, until bright pink and cooked through, about 1½ minutes (the water needn't return to a boil).
• Drain the shrimp in a colander and then immediately plunge them into the ice water to shock them and stop the cooking process. Let sit until chilled, about 15 minutes. Peel the shrimp and set aside.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Old Bay, wine vinegar and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in the shrimp, celery, and light green scallions. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve. Before serving, transfer the salad to a serving bowl and sprinkle with the dark green scallions and a dash of Old Bay. The salad will keep for 2 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

EASY CRAB SALAD SANDWICH

Steps:

• Shred the crab meat into slivers. If you like a chunkier salad, then use larger pieces.
• Dice celery.
• Mix all ingredients.
• Chill for one hour if you can.

IMITATION CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Cut crab into bite-sized pieces.
• Combine the crab with the onions, celery, lemon juice, mayonnaise, dill weed and horseradish; mix well.
• Place the salad greens on 2 plates for large portions and 3 plates for small portions.
• Divide crab mixture among the plates; sprinkle with the parsley.
• Place lemon wedges on plate.
• Serve.

CRAB SANDWICH

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together mayonnaise and lemon juice until well combined. Gently fold in crab; season with salt and pepper.
• Place one slice of brioche on work surface. Top with lettuce, crab salad, and tomato slices. Sandwich with remaining slice of bread. Serve immediately.

CRAB SALAD

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 LOUIE SALAD

Steps:

• Prepare the dressing first. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, horseradish, vinegar, mayonnaise and vegetable oil.
• Continue whisking until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the onion and garlic. Season to taste with black pepper and divide the dressing between 4 small bowls for serving.
• Place the crabmeat in a bowl and check thoroughly for any bits of shell that might remain. Add the lemon juice and a few grinds of black pepper. Toss to combine and set aside.
• Remove 16 of the outermost leaves from the romaine, wash and pat dry. Arrange four of these leaves in a spoke pattern on each of four plates. Wash and dry the remaining lettuce, chop roughly and mound it in the center of each plate. Top with crabmeat and sprinkle with chives.
• Arrange the egg slices, tomato wedges, cucumber and asparagus spears around the edges of the plate. Serve with dressing and a lemon wedge.

MARYLAND STYLE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Dab the crab meat with paper towels to get out excess moisture. Try not to break apart any of the large crab meat lumps.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, Old Bay and lemon juice.
• Add the crab meat, panko and lightly beaten egg. Toss lightly using your fingers until just moist, again, trying to not break apart any crab meat lumps. If it isn't sticking, add more panko slowly until it binds. Carefully form 8 jumbo crab cakes or 16 crab balls.
• Line a rimmed baking sheet with aluminum foil and lightly grease. Place the crab cakes on baking sheet.
• Preheat the broiler to high heat. Place 4-5 inches from heating element. Broil until lightly brown on top, approximately 7-8 minutes.
• Remove, transfer to serving plates using a spatula and then garnish with minced parsley (optional) and a sprinkle of Old Bay seasoning. Serve with your choice of dipping sauces.
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BEST IMITATION CRAB SALAD

Steps:

• Start by taking the imitation crab and chopping it into bite-sized pieces.
• Add the crab meat to a large bowl, add the onions, celery, bell peppers, garlic powder, and old bay seasoning.
• Combine the seasonings with the crab meat.
• Add mayo, miracle whip, ground black pepper, and combine.
• Serve at room temp or cover with saran wrap and place in the refrigerator to chill before serving.
• Enjoy!!!