Best 2 Crab Salad Lettuce Cups Recipes

Crab salad lettuce cups are a refreshing and delicious appetizer or light meal that is perfect for any occasion. Combining the delicate flavor of crab with a variety of fresh and flavorful ingredients, these cups are sure to tantalize your taste buds. With endless variations and customization options, you can create a crab salad lettuce cup recipe that suits your personal preferences and dietary needs. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or something more adventurous, there is a crab salad lettuce cup recipe out there that is perfect for you.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB LOUIE SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

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This take on the retro classic is a fun way to start a holiday dinner party. The recipe makes more Louie dressing than you think you might need-but that's a good thing.

Provided by Anna Stockwell

Categories Appetizer Christmas Salad Crab Avocado Capers Horseradish Lettuce Tomato New Year's Eve Christmas Eve

Yield 8-10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 scallions, finely chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup ketchup-based chili sauce
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over, drained
2 heads Boston Bibb or butter lettuce, separated into leaves
2 avocados, cut into 1/2" cubes
1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved, quartered if large
4 teaspoons capers, drained
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Whisk scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
Toss crabmeat and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl.
Divide lettuce leaves among plates (2-3 leaves on each). Divide crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes among cups. Drizzle dressing over, then top with capers and parsley. Serve with additional dressing alongside.
Do Ahead
Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories main-dish

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3 (6-ounce) tubs fresh lump crab meat from fish counter of your market
1 1/2 cups chili sauce
1 lemon, zested and juiced
1 tablespoon hot sauce, eyeball it
Handful chopped flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, eyeball it
3 ribs celery from the heart with their greens, cut into chunks
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chunked
1 clove garlic, cracked from skin
1 medium yellow onion, cut into chunks
Coarse salt and black pepper
Oyster crackers, for garnish
1 large head iceberg lettuce, cut into 6 wedges

Steps:

Place crab in a bowl and run fingers through it to check for pieces of shell. Break up crab a bit with finger tips but leave several large pieces. Add chili sauce, lemon zest and juice, parsley, hot sauce and Worcestershire to the bowl and toss to combine.
In a food processor, process the chopped veggies into small bits by hitting pulse several times. Line a plate with a few sheets of paper towel. Scrape veggies onto towel to remove liquids. Transfer chopped celery, pepper, garlic and onions to the crab. Stir to combine veggies and season the salad with coarse salt and pepper to taste. Place crab salad in a serving bowl and top with crackers. Surround the salad with lettuce "cups". Spoon the salad into the crunchy pieces of iceberg as you eat.

Tips:

For the best flavor, use fresh crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat will also work.
Be sure to finely chop the celery and onion so that they don't overpower the crab meat.
If you don't have mayonnaise, you can use a mixture of sour cream and Dijon mustard.
Season the crab salad to taste with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
Garnish the crab salad with fresh parsley or chives.
Serve the crab salad immediately or chill it for later.

Conclusion:

Crab salad lettuce cups are a delicious and easy appetizer or light lunch. They're perfect for a summer party or potluck. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is both flavorful and refreshing. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy recipe, give crab salad lettuce cups a try.