39 Best Crab Meat Recipes (Both Real and Imitation)

These shrimp are stuffed with succulent lump crab meat and not a bunch of fillers. Because when it comes to crab, this Maryland native is a purist. So you won’t find onions, celery, artichokes, bell peppers, or cream cheese in this recipe, or a filling that is more breadcrumbs than crab.

This creamy Hot Crab Dip is one of my longtime favorite appetizer recipes. Luscious lump crabmeat folded into a cream cheese sauce bright with fresh herbs, lemon juice, and Old Bay Seasoning. Plus crunchy breadcrumbs on top for texture!

Cilantro-lime crab salad served on paprika toasts is a easy and elegant appetizer recipe, featuring fresh crabmeat tossed in a light and creamy dressing.

This creamy, cold Crab Dip recipe is packed with lump crabmeat and big on Old Bay flavor. The perfect make-ahead appetizer, with no baking or broiling required.

These Crab Deviled Eggs are an elegant spin on a classic. Picture sweet lump crabmeat folded into a creamy yolk filling, then topped with quick-pickled onions.

Hot, creamy crab alfredo dip is the perfect combination of cream cheese, melty mozzarella, lump crabmeat and sharp Parmesan. It is the perfect hot crab dip recipe.

If you love the creamy, crispy goodness of classic crab rangoons, you're going to be obsessed with these crab rangoon egg rolls! They've got everything you love about the popular appetizer-savory crab, rich cream cheese, and a hint of garlic and green onion-wrapped up in crunchy eggroll wrapper.

Just like the inside of your favorite takeout crab rangoon, this is a crab rangoon DIP recipe with freshly fried wonton chips (or skip that, use tortilla chips!). Just a few ingredients make this absolutely incredible appetizer, perfect for a holiday potluck!

Make this cold Cajun crab dip recipe for an easy appetizer that everyone will enjoy! It’s the perfect appetizer for game day or any season. Use real or imitation crab!

This Hot Crab Dip could not be easier! Loaded with artichokes and cheesy goodness! Make it with fresh or canned crab meat! Add some sauteed spinach to bump up your veg servings for the day! Takes less than 20 to prepare!

These Crab Stuffed Mushrooms are the ultimate dinner party appetizer. They’re stuffed with a creamy and flavorful tender crab meat filling, then baked until completely irresistible!

This Mexican crab ceviche recipe is ready in a flash and only uses the freshest ingredients! Fresh citrus juices, real crab meat, fresh veggies and cilantro combine for a light meal or appetizer.

More crab, less filler—that’s the secret to this Cream of Crab Soup, and the reason it shines over other recipes. Plus, it’s creamy but not gluey and delivers on classic Maryland flavor thanks to Old Bay Seasoning.

This no-fail Crab Quiche recipe uses my classic egg custard base and features tender lump crab meat with fresh asparagus and gruyère cheese as the filling. All nestled in a flaky pie crust of course. Perfect for brunch, lunch, or a light dinner!

Maryland Crab Cakes are heavy on lump crabmeat, not filler, and have great flavor thanks to a touch of Old Bay seasoning. Served with a spicy mustard sauce, these homemade crab cakes are better than any restaurant version.

This cheesy, Creamy Crab Mac and Cheese is a comfort food goal! It is super easy to make and is a great way to add a twist to a well-loved classic. Make it in 30 minutes during busy weeknights and serve it with salad or more crab!

She Crab Soup is a rich, deliciously creamy bisque that I discovered on a visit to Charleston, SC. Whether you use fresh crab or canned, this easy recipe will become a favorite.

Sushi is delicious, but it doesn't have to take a master chef to whip it up on a weeknight. This California roll salad has all the sushi flavors you love, with half the effort.

This Crab Fried Rice is so simple but very tasty with natural sweetness from crab meat and richness from eggs. It is great for everyday meals as well as special occasions.

With decadent simplicity, this delicious crab cakes recipe puts Pacific NW Dungeness crab on center stage. Perfect as a light main dish or hearty appetizer.

Make this Crab Pasta Salad for an incredibly flavorful side dish or light main course. Featuring smoky and savory bacon, this is a fun way to instantly upgrade any pasta salad into a crowd-pleasing dish.

This is the famous Indonesian Seafood Boil recipe you can whip up right at home. It’s loaded with shrimp, crab, squid, and corn that’s simmered in a spicy flavor broth of Saos Padang and aromatics. This finger-licking-good seafood boil recipe is an easy meal that serves a crowd!

If you are a risotto fan, then you will love this corn and crab risotto recipe made using a favorite local product of mine, middlins. Middlins are the small broken pieces of Carolina Gold Rice that get left behind during the hulling process. What's left are little grains of goodness that happen to be the perfect ingredient for making risotto.

Made from crab meat, herbs and spices, and a refreshing sauce made from lime juice and Greek yogurt, these restaurant-quality baked crab cakes will be the star of your next family dinner or seafood cookout.

Learn how to make this delicious crab curry (curry crab) dish using crab meat. No fuss or mess from eating the crab because the meat is de-shelled. A recipe that is full of aromatic flavours. Definitely a seafood lovers, must try recipe!

The Oregon Crab Melt, a flavorful sandwich that embodies the spirit of the abundant seafood in the area, is one of its culinary gems.

Learn how to steam crab legs to perfection and then toss them in a herbaceous butter sauce. A quick and easy seafood recipe that can be served as an appetiser or even a main meal.

This Instant Pot Crab Boil is the very best way to enjoy a low country boil recipe any night of the week! Just break out your pressure cooker and 4 pounds of crab to get started.

Mini-Sweet Peppers stuffed with Crab Imperial make for a dazzling appetizer. This recipe was originally made with jumbo lump crab meat. With the rising price, I've made the new version with imitation crab meat.

Creamy Crab Spinach Toast Bites are made with 5 ingredients! Flake-style imitation crab, garlic and herb gournay cheese, fresh spinach, green onions, and mini toasts.

Making a sushi bake with imitation crab is a delicious and relatively easy dish to prepare. This easy sushi bake recipe is a fusion of traditional sushi flavors baked into a casserole-style dish.

This creamy crab salad with imitation crab is one of those easy, no-fuss recipes that comes together in minutes! Don’t let “imitation crab” fool you! It’s absolutely delicious when combined with crisp celery, green onion, and a perfectly seasoned mayo dressing. This is the kind of simple dish you can whip up anytime when you don’t feel like cooking!

This Crab Pasta Salad recipe is the perfect salad for a budget friendly meal with luxury taste. It’s quick, easy and full of summer seafood flavor.

Crab stick salad is the perfect dish for entertaining at home. This creamy make-ahead salad is easy to make and feeds a crowd!

This is the best Creamy Crab Pasta Salad recipe! Imitation crab meat is tossed with your favorite noodles and a creamy seasoned sauce for a delicious, cool summer pasta salad. This is a perfect make-ahead meal for a Sunday afternoon lunch or late supper when we have evening activities!

This California Roll Bowl is a great way to satisfy your sushi cravings at home. Perfectly cooked sushi rice is layered up with creamy crab salad, crunchy cucumber, avocado, and seaweed snacks. It's just like your favorite roll, but way easier.

Try this popular Japanese-inspired Kani salad recipe! Shredded imitation crab and fresh julienned veggies tossed in a homemade spicy mayo dressing.

Hot Imitation Crab Dip makes a hearty and satisfying appetizer for any occasion. It takes only 15 minutes to prepare and tastes delicious with any assortment of crackers, breads, or veggies.

It's summer and I've got ceviche on repeat! This easy imitation crab ceviche appetizer (ceviche de jaiba) is a family favorite and disappears fast every time. It's incredibly fast and easy to make (10 minutes), has no raw seafood and is healthy.

Spicy Crab Salad is a favorite of sushi lovers and those who frequent Japanese steakhouses. This simple Kani salad recipe is loaded with crab meat, mango, and veggies. Perfect for serving as a side dish or a light meal.