Crab is one of the best seafood items to eat in the summer time. Crab bakes on the beach are always a blast, and crab is so light and delicious it is perfect for any occasion or meal. Instead of waiting for summer to roll around so we can enjoy crab, we’ve got some amazing crab recipes that can be enjoyed all year round. These recipes are easy to make, healthy, and totally delicious. We’ve got 10 creative and awesome crab recipes everyone will love! Check out our favorites:
Creamy Crab Roll Ups (via Clover Leaf)
Made with low-fat cream cheese, fresh crabmeat, asparagus, and tortillas, these creamy crab roll ups are perfect as appetizers at your next cocktail party or large family dinner. You can serve these with avocado or tomato and they can be made in whole wheat or corn tortillas!
Baltimore Style Crab Cakes (via Andrew Zimmern)
These Baltimore style crab cakes are baked, not fried, so they are a healthy alternative to traditional pan-fried crab cakes. Made with hot sauce and saltine crackers, these crab cakes pack a nice spicy punch and are loaded with crispy crunchy flavor everyone will love.
Crab Macaroni and Cheese (via The Nibble)
A classic comfort food, reinvented. This crab macaroni and cheese is perfect for any chilly winter night. Paired with a glass of wine and a good movie, this meal dish makes a great comfort meal. Try using different kinds of cheeses and see which you like the best. I love white cheddar and parmesan with a little bit of Gouda!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms (via Against All Grains)
Perfect as an appetizer for any meal, these mushrooms stuffed with crab meat are absolutely delicious. You could make these entree style by using large portobello mushrooms and using more crabmeat stuffing on top. Try sprinkling some parmesan cheese and black pepper on top for amazing flavor. You could also serve these on top of a bed of greens with a drizzle of balsamic and olive oil.
Crab Burgers with Tiger Slaw (via The Food Network)
Crab burgers are so satisfying and delicious and make a great alternative to beef burgers. When you’re looking for an awesome meal with tons of flavor that’s packed with protein, whip up a batch of these crab burgers with tiger slaw.
Baked Crab Rangoons (via Iowa Girl Eats)
These crab rangoons are perfect because they are baked not fried, making them a healthy alternative to the traditional recipe. These are made with wonton wrapper but are baked in an oven. They are crispy, delicious, and guilt-free.
Skinny Baked Crab Dip (via Babble)
Made with crabmeat, red pepper, light cream cheese, low-fat mayo, and Panko breadcrumbs, this hot crab dip has all the flavor of traditional crab dip with only a fractions of the calories. Serve this dip with homemade pita chips or fresh veggies for a dip everyone will enjoy.
Crab Eggs Benedict (via My Recipes)
This creative twist on a breakfast classic is absolutely amazing. Crab, egg, hollandaise sauce, and English muffins are truly a combination to be reckoned with. These flavors mesh so well together and make such a great, satisfying breakfast.
Asian Crab Cakes (via Martha Stewart)
These crab cakes are so light and delicious, with a crispy outside and tender inside. Topped with ginger, wasabi mayo, and cucumber, these Asian inspired crab cakes have so much flavor with a little spice.
Crab Salad (via Elle Decor)
This light and refreshing crab salad is perfect for lunch or a small dinner. Made with crabmeat, mango, papaya, mint, and cucumber, this salad is packed with flavor and protein. Try adding some ripe avocado or sprouts for added flavor.
