50 easy crab recipes filled with flavor

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For the uninitiated, cooking crab at home can seem like a daunting task. But with restaurant prices rising, cooking it at home has become the only feasible option for many.

To help pinch your fears, Stacker compiled a list of Crab recipes from Allrecipes. These simple yet delicious methods are foolproof, and there are even options for those who prefer the tinned version over the fresh stuff

Lori's Famous Crab Cakes

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Lori's Famous Crab Cakes

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 crab cakes
- Number of ingredients: 17
- Read more about the recipe here

Singaporean Chile Crab

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Singaporean Chile Crab

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 3
- Yield: 3 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Garlic Crab Legs

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Garlic Crab Legs

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

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Crab-Stuffed Filet Mignon with Whiskey Peppercorn Sauce

- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 23
- Read more about the recipe here

Spicy Crab Curry - Bangla Style

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Spicy Crab Curry - Bangla Style

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

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Steamed Lemon Grass Crab Legs

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Delaware Blue Crab Boil

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Delaware Blue Crab Boil

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

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Good New Orleans Creole Gumbo

- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 2 hrs 40 mins
- Total: 3 hrs 40 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 24
- Read more about the recipe here

Dave's Low Country Boil

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Dave's Low Country Boil

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 15 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Best Ever Crab Cakes

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Best Ever Crab Cakes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 27 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 patties
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Boil

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Crab Boil

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

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Crab Legs with Garlic Butter Sauce

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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Savory Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 24 mushrooms
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Stuffed Flounder

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Crab Stuffed Flounder

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 21 mins
- Total: 31 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

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Baked Maryland Lump Crab Cakes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 25 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 crab cakes
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Rangoon

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Crab Rangoon

- Prep: 35 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 50 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 48 pieces
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

South Carolina She-Crab Soup

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South Carolina She-Crab Soup

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Maryland Crab Cakes II

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Maryland Crab Cakes II

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 to 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin

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Cajun Crabmeat Au Gratin

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 20 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 15
- Read more about the recipe here

Hot Crab Dip

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Hot Crab Dip

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 40
- Yield: 5 cups
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

King Crab Appetizers

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King Crab Appetizers

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
- Yield: 12 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup

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Karyn's Cream of Crab Soup

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Seafood Boil

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Seafood Boil

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 15 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 15
- Yield: 15 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

California Roll

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California Roll

- Prep: 1 hr
- Cook: 20 mins
- Additional: 30 mins
- Total: 1 hr 50 mins
- Servings: 5
- Yield: 5 rolls
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Steamed Blue Crabs

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Steamed Blue Crabs

- Prep: 40 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Total: 60 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Old Bay® Seafood Boil

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Old Bay® Seafood Boil

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 30 mins
- Servings: 14
- Yield: 14 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab Dip

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Crab Dip

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 16
- Yield: 16 servings
- Number of ingredients: 7
- Read more about the recipe here

Seafood Newburg

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Seafood Newburg

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 15 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 9
- Read more about the recipe here

Instant Pot® Simple Steamed Crab Legs

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Instant Pot® Simple Steamed Crab Legs

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Additional: 5 mins
- Total: 25 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Crab Cakes

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Chef John's Crab Cakes

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 23 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 crab cakes
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Sheet Pan Seafood Boil

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Sheet Pan Seafood Boil

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 60 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Maryland Crab Cakes I

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Maryland Crab Cakes I

- Prep: 12 mins
- Cook: 8 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 8
- Read more about the recipe here

Remoulade Sauce a la New Orleans

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Remoulade Sauce a la New Orleans

- Prep: 20 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 16
- Read more about the recipe here

Daddy's Shrimp Toast

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Daddy's Shrimp Toast

- Prep: 25 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 40 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 21
- Read more about the recipe here

Chef John's Crab-Stuffed Sole

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Chef John's Crab-Stuffed Sole

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 2
- Yield: 2 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Seafood Enchiladas

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Seafood Enchiladas

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 40 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 11
- Read more about the recipe here

Fried Soft-Shell Crab

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 35 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 6
- Read more about the recipe here

Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

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Mom's Nova Scotia Seafood Chowder

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 1 hr 5 mins
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 20
- Yield: 20 servings
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

My Crab Cakes

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My Crab Cakes

- Prep: 20 mins
- Cook: 10 mins
- Total: 30 mins
- Servings: 10
- Yield: 10 crab cakes
- Number of ingredients: 14
- Read more about the recipe here

The World's Greatest Crab Recipe

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The World's Greatest Crab Recipe

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 6 mins
- Total: 16 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 pounds
- Number of ingredients: 4
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

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Creamy Crab and Pasta Salad

- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 12 mins
- Total: 27 mins
- Servings: 8
- Yield: 8 servings
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

Layered Seafood Dip

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Layered Seafood Dip

- Prep: 15 mins
- Additional: 2 hrs
- Total: 2 hrs 15 mins
- Servings: 48
- Yield: 6 cups
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque

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Creamy Shrimp and Crab Bisque

- Prep: 5 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 20 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here

Crab and Orzo Salad

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Crab and Orzo Salad

- Prep: 25 mins
- Additional: 1 hr
- Total: 1 hr 25 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 6 servings
- Number of ingredients: 13
- Read more about the recipe here

The Best Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

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The Best Seafood Stuffed Mushrooms

- Prep: 30 mins
- Cook: 15 mins
- Total: 45 mins
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 12 stuffed mushrooms
- Number of ingredients: 12
- Read more about the recipe here

King Crab and Shrimp Boil

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King Crab and Shrimp Boil

- Prep: 10 mins
- Cook: 45 mins
- Total: 55 mins
- Servings: 4
- Yield: 4 servings
- Number of ingredients: 10
- Read more about the recipe here