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    Crab Cakes-Creole Style

    Crab Cakes-Creole Style

    By 2Bleu

    2 Reviews

    Seafood Chowder

    Seafood Chowder

    Spaghettini W/Crab, Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Spaghettini W/Crab, Asparagus & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

    Thai Red Curry Crab Cakes With a Chili Dipping Sauce

    Thai Red Curry Crab Cakes With a Chili Dipping Sauce

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    Maryland Crab Cakes
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    If you have ever been to the Maryland area or once lived there you would know how AWESOME the seafood is! This recipe will not disappoint you! It was...

    Maryland Crab Cakes

    Recipe #8696

    Maryland Crab Cakes

    By Leslie O on April 1, 2001

    Recipe #8696

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    "If you have ever been to the Maryland area or once lived there you would know how AWESOME the seafood is! This recipe will not disappoint you! It was handed down to me from my Mommom, who has lived in Delaware ( Maryland's Neighbor) her entire life. Please try it and I hope you enjoy it as much as I have over the years!"

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    Ingredients: pepper, lump crabmeat...

    136 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

    Crustless Crab Quiche
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    This is a lowfat, delicious quiche! I am always asked for this recipe (I serve often at brunches). Can be made ahead & baked next day, and/or frozen....

    Crustless Crab Quiche

    Recipe #33120

    Crustless Crab Quiche

    By its_me_susan on July 3, 2002

    Recipe #33120

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    "This is a lowfat, delicious quiche! I am always asked for this recipe (I serve often at brunches). Can be made ahead & baked next day, and/or frozen. Leftovers are wonderful when warmed in microwave and placed on toasted english muffin. My 2 year-old loves it too. NOTE: Do not use real crab meat; it will not come out the same."

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    Ingredients: pepper, dry mustard, eggs...

    59 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 45 mins

    Recipe #37037

    Crab Stuffed Chicken (Aka Fancy Chicken)
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    I was searching the internet 2 valentines days ago for a romantic, not too foo-fooey recipe and found this (don't remember what site). This is now...

    Crab Stuffed Chicken (Aka Fancy Chicken)

    By MackinacBride on August 13, 2002

    Recipe #37037

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    "I was searching the internet 2 valentines days ago for a romantic, not too foo-fooey recipe and found this (don't remember what site). This is now my BH's version of comfort food, whenever he feels down he asks me to make "that fancy chicken". I like to serve it with garlic mashed potatoes."

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    Ingredients: lump crabmeat, cream cheese...

    58 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 40 mins

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    Recipe #473929

    Crab and Corn Enchilada Casserole
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    This comes from Great Garlic Recipes cookbook.

    Crab and Corn Enchilada Casserole

    By nemokitty on February 9, 2012

    Recipe #473929

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    "This comes from Great Garlic Recipes cookbook."

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    Ingredients: corn tortillas, mild green chilies...

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    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

    Recipe #473214

    Circa 1886 Crabcake Souffle
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    from the restaurant In Charleston SC

    Circa 1886 Crabcake Souffle

    By Shawn C on January 29, 2012

    Recipe #473214

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    "from the restaurant In Charleston SC"

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    Ingredients: chives, lump crabmeat, puree...

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    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Recipe #473204

    Crab and Avocado Sandwiches
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    In 'Sunday Soup' by Betty Rosbottom; inspired by the crab sandwiches served at Oceana, in Manhattan.

    Crab and Avocado Sandwiches

    By ratherbeswimmin' on January 29, 2012

    Recipe #473204

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    "In 'Sunday Soup' by Betty Rosbottom; inspired by the crab sandwiches served at Oceana, in Manhattan."

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    Ingredients: fresh lump crabmeat, ground cumin...

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    Prep Time:30 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

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    Imitation Crab Casserole
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    I got this recipe from our church cookbook. It is very satisfying. The water chestnuts give it a nice crunch & it has a good flavor.

    Imitation Crab Casserole

    Recipe #84033

    Imitation Crab Casserole

    By Judy from Hawaii on February 15, 2004

    Recipe #84033

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    "I got this recipe from our church cookbook. It is very satisfying. The water chestnuts give it a nice crunch & it has a good flavor."

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    Ingredients: cream of chicken soup, fresh mushrooms...

    30 Reviews

    Prep Time:20 mins

    Total Time: 50 mins

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs
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    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...

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs

    Recipe #157841

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs

    By ms_bold on February 27, 2006

    Recipe #157841

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    "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...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 16 mins

    Creamy Delicious Seafood Chowder
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    This is so beautiful! Peeling the potatoes is optional...your preference. Add some french bread and a salad and you have a meal! It can also be prepared...

    Creamy Delicious Seafood Chowder

    Recipe #332209

    Creamy Delicious Seafood Chowder

    By breezermom on October 21, 2008

    Recipe #332209

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    "This is so beautiful! Peeling the potatoes is optional...your preference. Add some french bread and a salad and you have a meal! It can also be prepared and frozen for future use! Freeze in airtight container, then thaw in refrigerator for 24 hours. Place in a saucepan and cook over low heat until heated thoroughly....stir often! Adapted from..."

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    Ingredients: dried thyme, evaporated skim milk...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 55 mins

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    Red Lobster Crab Alfredo
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    Red Lobster taste without leaving the house.

    Red Lobster Crab Alfredo

    Recipe #144652

    Red Lobster Crab Alfredo

    By AFWifey on November 12, 2005

    Recipe #144652

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    "Red Lobster taste without leaving the house."

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    Ingredients: half-and-half, linguine...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 25 mins

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs
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    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...

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs

    Recipe #157841

    Steamed Snow Crab Legs

    By ms_bold on February 27, 2006

    Recipe #157841

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    "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...

    20 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 16 mins

    Queen Bs Jersey Crab Burger
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    This is an awesome crab burger, nothing like the traditional beef burger. Make it healthy and make it stand out from the rest. Recipe Courtesy of the...

    Queen Bs Jersey Crab Burger

    Recipe #232069

    Queen Bs Jersey Crab Burger

    By Vseward (Chef~V) on June 3, 2007

    Recipe #232069

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    "This is an awesome crab burger, nothing like the traditional beef burger. Make it healthy and make it stand out from the rest. Recipe Courtesy of the Queen Bs ZWT3"

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    Ingredients: potato dinner rolls, mayonnaise...

    19 Reviews

    Prep Time:10 mins

    Total Time: 20 mins

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    Chicken Oscar
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    This is a very simple, yet elegant entree which is especially nice for a romantic meal. It's best if you can find fresh dungeness crab, but even canned...

    Chicken Oscar

    Recipe #207747

    Chicken Oscar

    By lazyme on January 26, 2007

    Recipe #207747

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    "This is a very simple, yet elegant entree which is especially nice for a romantic meal. It's best if you can find fresh dungeness crab, but even canned crab will work. This is a popular dish served in restaurants on the West coast."

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    Ingredients: hollandaise sauce mix, salt and pepper...

    4 Reviews

    Prep Time:15 mins

    Total Time: 30 mins

    Tarragon Garlic Butter (to dip your crab leg meat!!)
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    I would eat steamed Alaskan King Crab legs 24/7 if I could afford it! But on the rare occasions (that are getting few and far between) that I do treat...

    Tarragon Garlic Butter (to dip your crab leg meat!!)

    Recipe #42086

    Tarragon Garlic Butter (to dip your crab leg meat!!)

    By jbe467 on October 2, 2002

    Recipe #42086

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    "I would eat steamed Alaskan King Crab legs 24/7 if I could afford it! But on the rare occasions (that are getting few and far between) that I do treat myself, this is THE butter "sauce" to dip the meat in! It could be used to dip any seafood in - I've just always reserved it for my crab legs."

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    Ingredients: fresh tarragon, garlic...

    9 Reviews

    Prep Time:5 mins

    Total Time: 15 mins

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    "Loved these! Stuffed mushrooms are a popular item with my family anyhow, but we really enjoyed the spinachy, crabby, cheesy filling in these. I used some..." more 

    By Muffin Goddess
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    Crab and White Wine Pasta

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    "This recipe made exactly as is, is worth a definite 4 stars but with a few very minor tweeks it is definitely a 5 star recipe and more. I followed the..." more 

    By The Flying Chef
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