Recipes: Crab Dishes
We can’t get enough of Crab in the Lowcountry. The tasty crustacean is symbolic of the Lowcountry and the Gullah culture. (So much so, it’s used in our Gone Gullah logo!) There are so many different ways to cook Crab and it makes for a great, wholesome meal all times of the year. From appetizers to main meals, there are no shortages of crab recipes and packed flavors. Here are some of our favorite crab recipes and to top it off, we’ve got the perfect platters and dishes to serve them on… of course, they are right on theme. Read on to see more!
Deviled Crab
Via: https://spicysouthernkitchen.com/deviled-crab/
What you’ll need:
4 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium onion, finely diced
1 celery rib, finely diced
1/2 green bell pepper, finely diced
1 pound lump or backfin crabmeat
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
24 Saltine crackers, crushed
To combine:
Melt butter over medium heat in a large pan. Add onion, celery and bell pepper and cook until soft. Remove from heat and let cool. Pick through the crab to remove any pieces of shell and place crab in a large bowl. Add remaining ingredients to bowl along with cooked onion, peppers, and celery. Gently mix it all together. Pack mixture into crab shells. You can order tin crab shells online. You will need about 10. Sprinkle with a little paprika if desired.
Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 minutes.
This deviled crab dish is beyond perfect to introduce the new season, and it can also make for a great appetizer for the upcoming holiday (hint hint!) We know you’re used to deviled eggs, so if you’ve never given these deviled crabs a try and you like crab as much as we do, its without a doubt the perfect dish for you to try out!
Crab Seafood Boil
Recipe via Diethood
What you’ll need:
Cooking Oil: Vegetable or any other
Smoked Sausage: Slice into ½-inch pieces.
Garlic
Seasoning: old bay seasoning and bay leaves.
Broth: low sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth.
Water & Beer: To blend with the broth. A light beer, like a pale lager, is recommended.
Corn: Sliced into 2-inch pieces for quicker cooking.
Potatoes: fingerling or yukon gold potatoes.
Seafood: Pre-cooked snow crab legs and raw shrimp.
Butter of your choice
Garnish: Fresh ground black pepper and chopped fresh parsley.
To serve: we recommend letting the components simmer for a big in the broth, then transferring to a platter with drizzle of the broth right on top.
To combine:
Cook the Sausage: In a big pot, brown the sausage in oil over medium-high heat. Toss in the garlic and cook for 20 seconds.
Add Seasoning and Veggies: Mix in Old Bay, broth, water, beer, bay leaves, corn, and potatoes. Bring to a boil.
Simmer: Turn down the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
Add Seafood: Add crab and shrimp, cooking until done. Drain but save 1 cup of liquid. Mix melted butter with the liquid and pour over the seafood.
Snow Crab Legs will need between 4 and 5 minutes to boil because they are pre-cooked. If you decide to use fresh crab, it can take up to 20 minutes to cook through.
Seafood boils are absolutely amazing. The broth adds a kick to all the components, and the crab is able to soak in all the flavors without it overpowering anything else. Seafood boils have been all the rage lately, and its no secret as to why! We totally recommend this fulfilling meal any night of the week, but when its colder especially, it can be just such a warming and nourishing meal. We recommend having a seafood boil with crab ASAP if you haven’t already this season!
These dishes are the perfect way to incorporate crab meat into a more regular part of your diet, and you definitely won’t regret it! They’re perfect for friend filled get togethers or more personal family dinners. Plus, the new platters that Binya has in stock will really spice up your serving style! Crab platters for amazing crab dishes are an absolute must! Tag us on instagram for whatever crab dishes you decide to plate your new platters with!
See our new platters featuring crab here! Get them at Binya Hilton Head: 556 Spanish Wells Road, Hilton Head Island!
