Best 10 Acadian Style Crab Salad On Croissants Recipes

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Acadian style crab salad on croissants is a dish that combines the flavors of the sea and land in a delicious and satisfying way. With its origins in the coastal regions of Canada, this recipe has become a popular dish enjoyed by many. The combination of fresh crab meat, creamy mayonnaise, celery, onions, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning creates a flavorful filling that is perfect for serving on buttery croissants. Whether you're looking for a light lunch or a special appetizer to impress your guests, this acadian style crab salad on croissants is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

ACADIAN-STYLE CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS



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This recipes makes 12 pieces or 6 servings.

Provided by Rachael Ray

Categories     lunch,pastry,salad,seafood,Shellfish,vegetables

Time 12m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 (6-oz) tubs fresh lump crab (1 lb 300 count shrimp may be substituted)
2 ribs celery from the heart, finely chopped
¼ cup white onion, finely chopped or grated with a hand grater
3 Tbsp mayonnaise
¼ cup chili sauce, eyeball the amount
1 tsp hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper
Bibb or leaf lettuce, 4 leaves
4 large croissants, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Run your fingers through the crab meat to remove any bits of shell. In a bowl, combine the celery, onion, mayo, chili, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Add the crab meat to the bowl and mix with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Pile salad on lettuce leaves in croissants. Cut each croissant in thirds on angles, following the shape of the pastry. Arrange sandwiches on a plate and serve.

CRAB CROISSANTS



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Blue crab claw meat served on buttery croissants is a favorite picnic dish for my wife, friends and me for summer trips.

Provided by J.D.Tyre

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces cooked and flaked blue crabmeat
⅔ cup blue cheese salad dressing
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs
1 cup minced onion
2 cloves garlic
1 large tomato, diced
salt and pepper to taste
½ cup grated Asiago cheese
6 plain croissants, split in half

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, mix together the crabmeat, blue cheese dressing, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, onion, and garlic. Gently fold in tomato, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Asiago cheese can be folded into the mixture, or sprinkled over the top when serving.
  • Spread about 1/2 cup of the mixture on half of each croissant, and top with the other halves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 667.2 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 123.6 mg, Fat 42 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 23.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.8 g, Sodium 1220.9 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

ALASKA KING CRAB STIR-FRY RECIPE



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Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 ounces king crab split legs thawed if necessary
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1 cup vertically sliced onion
1 small garlic clove minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup fresh Chinese pea pods
(or thawed 6-oz pkg frozen Chinese pea pods)
3/4 cup diced tomato
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

Steps:

  • Cut crab legs into 2 1/2- to 3-inch pieces. Sauté mushrooms, onion and garlic in oil until slightly softened. Add crab, pea pods and tomato; stir-fry until vegetables are crisp-tender and crab is thoroughly heated. Blend cornstarch and water; stir into pan juices. Cook and stir until juices are thickened and clear. This recipe yields 2 servings. Recipe can be doubled.

CRAB SALAD CROISSANTS



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Celery and onion add crunch to the dill-seasoned crab salad that's tucked into buttery croissants from your grocery store's bakery.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 package (8 ounces) imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients. Serve on lettuce-lined croissants.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 35g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 59mg cholesterol, Sodium 1004mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 11g protein.

CRAB SALAD CROISSANTS



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Make and share this Crab Salad Croissants recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 4 sandwiches, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 croissants, split

Steps:

  • Place a lettuce leaf on each of the four croissants.
  • Mix rest of ingredients together in a small bowl then divide among the four sandwiches.
  • Eat hearty!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.5, Fat 23.8, SaturatedFat 9, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 1229.5, Carbohydrate 40.2, Fiber 2, Sugar 8.8, Protein 13.1

ACADIAN-STYLE CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS RECIPE



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tubs fresh lump crab - (6 oz ea) (1 lb 300 count shrimp may be substituted)
2 celery ribs from the heart finely chopped
1/4 cup finely-chopped white onion (or grated with a hand grater)
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco hot sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
4 Bibb or leaf lettuce leaves
4 large croissants split lengthwise

Steps:

  • Run your fingers through the crab meat to remove any bits of shell. In a bowl, combine the celery, onion, mayo, chili, hot sauce and Worcestershire. Add the crab meat to the bowl and mix with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to your taste. Pile salad on lettuce leaves in croissants. Cut each croissant in thirds on angles, following the shape of the pastry. Arrange sandwiches on a plate and serve. This recipe yields 12 pieces, 6 servings.

CRAB SALAD



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Serve this crab and celery salad on crackers, lettuce or stuff it in puff pastry shells.

Provided by Christine

Categories     Salad     Seafood Salad Recipes     Crab Salad Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds crabmeat
2 ½ cups chopped celery
8 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons celery seed
1 pinch paprika
2 ½ tablespoons white sugar
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
2 teaspoons dried parsley

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, celery, mayonnaise, celery seed, paprika, sugar, pepper, seafood seasoning and parsley. Mix well and refrigerate until chilled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 499.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 183 mg, Fat 25.3 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 51.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 1331.3 mg, Sugar 9.4 g

CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS



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These seafood-filled croissants will leave you anything but crabby. We had used the filling as an appetizer, but found it makes a quick and easy sandwich, too. -Kari Moore, West Plains, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 celery ribs, chopped
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
8 croissants, split
Lettuce leaves and tomato slices

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, celery, onions and cheese. In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise and yogurt until blended. Pour over crab mixture; toss to coat. Line croissants with lettuce; top with crab salad and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 calories, Fat 17g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 48mg cholesterol, Sodium 645mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

CRAB SALAD SANDWICHES



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You won't even need a fork for this no-fuss supper. Include some top-of-the line potato chips and mixed pickled vegetables on the menu, and have ice cream bars for dessert.

Categories     Sandwich     Dairy     Leafy Green     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Seafood     Crab     Summer     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield 2 Servings: Can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup regular or low-fat mayonnaise
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
6 ounces crabmeat, picked over
2 large seeded sandwich rolls (such as kaiser), split horizontally
1 cup thinly sliced romaine lettuce

Steps:

  • Blend mayonnaise and seafood seasoning in medium bowl. Mix in celery and onion. Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine without breaking up crabmeat. Season to taste with pepper.
  • Place bottoms of rolls on plates. Mound half of crab salad, then lettuce on each. Set tops of rolls over and press sandwiches slightly to compact.

CRAB SALAD ON CROISSANTS



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Make and share this Crab Salad on Croissants recipe from Food.com.

Provided by rickoholic83

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups lump crabmeat (measure after draining any liquid)
2 celery ribs, from the heart and finely chopped
1/4 cup white onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise (more or less to taste)
1/4 cup chili sauce
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
4 lettuce leaves
4 croissants, split lengthwise

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the celery, onion, mayo, chili sauce, Tabasco and Worcestershire.
  • Add the crab meat to the bowl and mix with a fork. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Place one lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each croissant.
  • Pile 1/4th of the salad mixture on each lettuce leaf and top with croissant top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 41.1, Sodium 548.9, Carbohydrate 34.6, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 10, Protein 5.8

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Tips for Making Acadian-Style Crab Salad on Croissants

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. This will make all the difference in the flavor of your salad.
  • Be sure to remove all the shells and cartilage from the crab meat. This will help to ensure that your salad is smooth and enjoyable to eat.
  • Use a light, flaky croissant as the base for your crab salad. This will help to balance out the richness of the crab meat.
  • Add a variety of fresh vegetables to your crab salad. This will help to add color, flavor, and texture.
  • Use a light, creamy dressing to bind your crab salad together. This will help to keep the salad moist and flavorful.
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Conclusion

Acadian-style crab salad on croissants is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its fresh, flavorful ingredients and light, flaky texture, this salad is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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