Are you ready to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful flavors of Annapolis crab appetizers? Get ready to embark on a culinary journey to the Chesapeake Bay region, where blue crabs reign supreme. In this article, we will unveil the secrets to creating irresistible crab appetizers that will leave your guests craving for more. From classic crab cakes to innovative crab dips and croquettes, we've gathered a collection of recipes that showcase the versatility and deliciousness of Annapolis crabs. So, prepare your aprons and get ready to indulge in a feast of crab-tastic appetizers that will make any occasion truly special.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
CRAB APPETIZER NAPOLEONS
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Unfold the pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut the pastry sheet into 12 (2-inch) circles with a cutter. Place the pastry circles onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the pastries are golden brown. Remove the pastries from the baking sheet and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Split each pastry into 2 layers, making 24 in all.
- Stir the cream cheese in a medium bowl until smooth. Stir in the milk, horseradish, black pepper and crabmeat.
- Spread the crabmeat mixture on 12 bottom pastry layers. Top with the onions, almonds and top pastry layers. Sprinkle with the paprika.
HOT MARYLAND CRAB DIP
This is a true Maryland recipe of hot crab dip, swooned over by many!
Provided by Yavonne Stewart
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Crab Dip Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a glass loaf pan with cooking spray.
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, and seafood seasoning together in a bowl. Gently fold crabmeat into cheese mixture; pour into the prepared loaf pan and top with Cheddar cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dip is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Toast baguette slices on oven rack during the last 5 minutes of baking the dip.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409.2 calories, Carbohydrate 35.4 g, Cholesterol 74.8 mg, Fat 22 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 17.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.3 g, Sodium 748.4 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
CHESAPEAKE CRAB DIP
Many of the Maryland Green School students work to improve the health of our local treasure, the Chesapeake Bay. Crab stars in this creamy dip that highlights the importance of their efforts. -Carol Brzezinski, Marriottsville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 2-1/4 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°; in a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, seafood seasoning and garlic salt. Fold in crab. Transfer to a greased 9-in. pie plate. Sprinkle with cheese and paprika., Bake until cheese is melted and bubbly, 20-25 minutes. Serve warm with crackers. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 166 calories, Fat 12g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 307mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 12g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, delicate flavor and will be firm and flaky. Avoid crab meat that is mushy or has a strong odor.
- Use a variety of crab meat. There are many different types of crab meat available, each with its own unique flavor and texture. For example, blue crab meat is known for its sweet, delicate flavor, while Dungeness crab meat is known for its firm, meaty texture.
- Don't overcook the crab meat. Crab meat cooks very quickly, so it's important not to overcook it. Overcooked crab meat will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a light hand with the seasonings. Crab meat has a delicate flavor, so it's important not to overpower it with seasonings. A simple sprinkling of salt and pepper is often all that's needed.
- Serve crab cakes with a variety of dipping sauces. There are many different dipping sauces that can be served with crab cakes, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and rémoulade.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to suit your own taste. Whether you like them simple or spicy, there's a crab cake recipe out there for you. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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