Crab Appetizer Recipes

"I know that many advocate using seasoning and boiling crab legs, but I like the simplicity of the naturally sweet and rich flavor of crab legs that have been steamed. Using a two-piece pasta pot with the strainer portion as a steamer insert works well to perfectly steam crab legs. I always serve clarified butter for dipping the crab meat."

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Ingredients: snow crab legs, water...

"The most easy way to prepare this sweet delicious treat from the sea. Steaming locks in that sweet succulant flavor that we so love !!"

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Ingredients: paper towels, snow crab legs...

"This crab dip is so flavorful and easy to prepare. It can be made ahead of time and baked later. It is good served either hot or cold with peppered toasted French bread. This wonderful recipe was found on a beautiful website: www.finedinings.com"

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Ingredients: cream cheese, French bread...

"a great appitizer for a dinner party. 4 hours chilling time, so make ahead."

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Ingredients: cucumbers, green onions...

"OK, I don't eat tomatoes myself, but these always get great reviews whenever I bring them somewhere. I really like the stuffing part."

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Ingredients: lump crabmeat, dijon-style mustard...

"Be careful not to stir the crab too much into the other ingredients. Best to fold the mixture gently with a spatula to combine everything. You want the big chunks of tasty crab to stay together as big chunks of tasty crab. Freshly cooked blue crab is the best choice for this recipe; however a good quality canned crab is an acceptable substitute."

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Ingredients: lump crabmeat, eggs...

"Love rich, creamy stuffed mushrooms, but can't stand all those unecessary calories? These great stuffed mushrooms are high in flavor and low in calories. They also make great appetizers for parties and elegant dinners."

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Ingredients: fat free cream cheese, fat-free parmesan cheese...

"This is just so simple to do and is a nice starter. You could always cut up finely a red or green chilli if you like things hot. Best made close to serving"

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Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, leaf lettuce...

"You just can't stop eating this! Think of it as crab-artichoke dip, but with asparagus in place. The asparagus adds texture and color where artichokes get mushy and lost in the dip. I could eat the entire recipe as a meal. It may not make much, but it's worth it! Leftovers can be reheated the same way. RSC4"

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Ingredients: curry powder, fat free mozzarella cheese...

"She never really got around to showing me how to make it, but I know what I like, and this is how I make it. It tastes just like my dear Great Auntie's! YUM! When I say chili sauce, please get a chili sauce such as Heinz, not an Asian hot chili sauce. It will be in your grocery with all the other condiments."

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Ingredients: hot sauce, scallions...

"Bite into these golden appetizers and you'll find a creamy crab filling that rivals restaurant fare. Best of all, these crowd-pleasers are baked and not fried, so you don't have to feel guilty about enjoying them."

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Ingredients: reduced-fat cream cheese, garlic salt...