DEVILED CRAB
If live crabs are unavailable to you, or if you feel timid about preparing them yourself, use crab that has already been picked. Other types of crab, and imitation crab can be used as well.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Crab
Time 1h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- ---To Prepare Crabs---.
- Fill a large dutch oven 2 gallons water; add 1 cup of Old Bay seasoning (if desired) and heat to a boil.
- Drop live crabs into the water, reduce heat and simmer until done (about 10 minutes).
- Drain, and remove crabs.
- To remove meat, grasp body of the crab; break off the large claws; remove meat from the claws.
- Pull off the top shell and reserve.
- Cut or break off the lower legs; scrape off the gills, and remove the organs located in the center of the body carefully.
- Remove the meat from the body.
- Scrub the shells with a brush and rinse before filling.
- ---To Prepare Filling---.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease the largest 6 shells (or ramekins if using crab meat with no shells).
- Mix the breadcrumbs with the milk in a bowl.
- Add the butter, dry mustard, cayenne, egg, and onion and mix gently.
- Spoon the filling into the shells.
- Pour a layer of coarse salt onto a lipped baking sheet or jelly-roll pan.
- Nest the shells in the salt and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Serve at once with wedges of lemon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.5, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 89.8, Sodium 251.4, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 9.8
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Abdul Ganeuw Mohammed
m-a@yahoo.comThese deviled crabs are so good, I could eat them every day.
Tanbhir hasan Tuhin
ttuhin@gmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a great recipe to have on hand for last-minute gatherings.
Archie Claytor
archie.c85@aol.comThese deviled crabs are the perfect finger food. They're easy to eat and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Jutt Mobile
mobilej@gmail.comI love that this recipe uses fresh crab meat. It makes a big difference in the flavor.
mike peevey
p.mike@yahoo.comThis recipe is a lifesaver. I'm always looking for easy and delicious appetizers, and this one fits the bill perfectly.
FF K ST
sf28@gmail.comThese deviled crabs were a hit at my last party. Everyone raved about them.
Rebal Khalifeh
khalifeh_r@yahoo.comI've tried many deviled crab recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of flavors.
Divya
divya@gmail.comI love the flavor of these deviled crabs. They're the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Liz Pacheco
pacheco-liz15@yahoo.comThese deviled crabs are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I highly recommend this recipe.
Iliana Azalea Higuera
ilianaa94@yahoo.comThis recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
Muhammad Afnaz
a.muhammad78@hotmail.co.ukI've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. It's always a crowd-pleaser.
Leon Yang
leon-yang@hotmail.co.ukI made these deviled crabs for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Gaming Youssef
youssef_g@aol.comThese deviled crabs were delicious! The crab meat was tender and flavorful, and the filling was rich and creamy.
Kavion sutton
sutton-k78@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so quick and easy to make, and the deviled crabs are always a hit with my family and friends.
Emerald Green
emeraldg@gmail.comThis is the best deviled crab recipe I've ever tried. It was so easy to make and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.