Best 10 Crab Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water

For those of you who have had the pleasure of eating crab before, you’ll already know that it’s one of the most delicious types of seafood out there. For some reason however, it can be tricky to find new and interesting recipes that employ this tasty meat. 

Best 10 Crab Recipes That Will Make Your Mouth Water

Crab is known for being very easy to cook with, and it has an incredibly flavorful yet delicate taste that attracts many people.

If you’re a crab lover, but you don’t know where to get started in terms of recipes, then don’t worry, because you’ve come to the right place. To find some of the very best crab recipes in town, simply keep reading below, as we take a closer look. 

1. Singapore Chilli Prawn And Crab Bowl

If you’ve been on the lookout for a crab based recipe that’s a little bit different from the rest, then we’d recommend that you take a look at this Singapore chili prawn and crab bowl, which is absolutely to die for. 

This dish is truly one of the most aromatic ones on our entire list, and is packed to the brim with flavor. It’s super spicy, but don’t worry, if you don’t like your dishes too hot, then you can alternate the spice levels based on your particular preference. 

If you’ve ever ordered this dish in a restaurant, then you’ll know that traditionally it uses whole crab that’s still in the shell. Sometimes though, you can’t be bothered to deshell your food, and you just want to chow down on something delicious with very little fuss. 

If this is the case, then you’re going to love this recipe, as it just uses the crab meat itself. The dish itself is a perfect mix of savory and sweet, thanks to the super flavorful tomatoes used. 

2. Crunchy Crab Cakes With Pickled Veg

If somebody were to ask us what our favorite snack food was, crab cakes would be right up there at the top. These tasty little morsels are packed to the brim full of flavor, and are sure to satisfy any hunger pangs you may have. 

In terms of what kind of crab meat you use for this dish, we’d recommend opting for brown meat, purely because it packs more of a punch. This doesn’t mean that you can’t use white crab meat too however, if that’s your preference. 

Either way, these crab cakes pair perfectly with pickled vegetables on the side, and this recipe shows you just how to prepare them to perfection. We’d recommend serving these tasty little morsels up as a starter.

Or, you could also use them as an appetizer if you’re hosting some friends. 

3. She Crab Soup

If you’re looking for the most delicious crab soup recipe in town, then we’d recommend that you take a look at this crab soup. We absolutely adore the pinkish color of this soup, which looks incredibly appealing to taste.

This soup is actually considered to be one of the most widely eaten in Louisiana, and is served in the region regularly.

The best thing about this soup is that it only takes a total of 25 minutes to make, so if you;re on the hunt for a lunchtime recipe or started that’s super easy to prepare, we’d recommend this one. 

It actually tastes just like one you’d receive in a restaurant, and might just become a weekly staple in your household. 

4. Clementine And Crab Tartlets

If you’ve been on the lookout for a recipe that’s a little bit different from the rest, then please allow us to present you with this clementine and crab tartlet recipe. This one is incredibly rich in terms of flavor, and boasts a gorgeous sweet and savory flavor. 

The addition of clementine to this tartlet recipe gives it a new depth of flavor that we absolutely adore, and it’s all perfectly encased within a shortcrust pastry.

This dish feels quite fancy when you’re eating it, and we can imagine this one being served in a high end restaurant. Be sure to prepare this as a starter if you have guests arriving, as it’s sure to truly ‘wow’ them all. 

The presentation of these tartlets is absolutely gorgeous, and the mixture of both brown and white crab meat makes sure that it’s got plenty of flavor too. 

5. Pan Fried Soft Shell Crab

If you’re looking for a simple, good old fashioned fried crab recipe, then the good news is that you’ve come to the right place. If you’re a fan of fried crab, then you’re absolutely going to adore this recipe, which teaches you how to cook it to perfection. 

As many of you reading this article will already know, crab can become dry if it’s fried for too long, and if fried for two short a times, the flavor simply isn’t the same. But thankfully, this recipe shows you how to get it right every single time. 

We’d even recommend picking the meat off of this crab dish and using it for sandwiches, as it makes an incredibly delicious lunchtime treat. 

6. Crab Chowder Pasta Bake

If you’re looking for an incredibly easy and simple crab based dinner recipe to feed a large crowd, then we’d recommend that you make this crab chowder pasta bake recipe.

This one uses a mixture of both white and brown crab meat, so it’s super rich in terms of flavor, and has a very strong seafood taste. 

If this isn’t to your liking, you can simply use some white crab meat exclusively. It has a super delicious and flavorful stock added to the mix, and this is achieved through the addition of white wine, which really packs a punch in this dish. 

In addition to this, there’s a ton of cheddar cheese added on top of this tasty pasta bake, which gets perfectly crisp when placed in the oven. 

7. Crab Ravioli With Sage Butter

If you’re looking for a dish that’s truly luxurious, then we’d recommend this crab ravioli with sage butter recipe. This one is great if you’re looking for something that’s a little bit fancier to whip up, as it makes a super luxurious lunch and dinner. 

Don’t be intimidated by the appearance of this ravioli dish however, as it’s super easy to make, and can also be frozen in advance. So, if you decide that you’d like to cut down on stress, and make it beforehand, you can absolutely do so. 

8. Simple Crab Salad

If you’re looking for a super easy lunchtime crab recipe, then we’d recommend that you take a look at this crab salad dish.

This one has everything that we adore from a crab salad, with plenty of chunks of delicious white meat, crunchy leaves, luxurious dressing, and crunchy croutons to chow down on. 

Finish this one off with a little bit of parmesan cheese on the top, and you’ve got yourself the perfect summer salad(see also: Lemon Tarragon Pasta Salad – Perfect For Showers). We think that this recipe is particularly good when the weather grows warmer outside, and you need something refreshing to cool you down. 

9. Thai Crab Cakes

If you’re looking for a crab cake recipe that’s a little bit different from the traditional variety, then we’d recommend that you take a look at these deliciously aromatic Thai crab cakes.

They’re super moist and delicious, and are packed full of zesty flavors that are perfect for the warmer months of the year. 

You can make these in advance, as they can be frozen to eat at a later date, which is super handy. If you’re looking for something to pair these with, we’d recommend a sweet chili jam, which perfectly complements the savory flavors of the dish. 

10. Crab And Tomato Lasagne

We bet those were two words that you’d never found placed together in the same sentence, but this crab and tomato lasagne is absolutely to die for.

If you’re a fan of the rich, tomato based sauce provided by this Italian dish, but want a healthier alternative, then we’d recommend giving this recipe a try. 

It’s packed with lots of succulent pasta sheets, and zany sun dried tomatoes to give it a fresh flavor. It’s also far quicker to make than regular lasagna, so it’s the perfect one to make if you’re in a rush. 

Final Thoughts 

As you can see, there are a whole host of different crab recipes out there to chow down on. To find some inspiration, simply take a look at our list above. 

Kaitlyn James
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