Last Updated on August 15, 2025 by Sabrina Currie
Here are the best 70+ easy, tasty crab recipes for every occasion. Everything from dips and crab cakes to hand held canapes, crab casseroles and more. There are recipes for a few and party recipes for a crowd. If you've got some tasty crab (fresh, frozen, or imitation), you'll find the perfect recipe below.
These easy crab recipes will help you pick the perfect crab recipe for your dinner party and they pair great with sparkling water, cold crisp beer, a glass of bubbly or white wine. Got fresh crab? Here's a guide on how to store fresh crab.
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Crab Salad
Choose from a classic pasta salad, a summer veggie and crab salad to crab Louie. These are great salads filled with tender crab meat and lots of veggies. They make great salads for a main course and as a potluck dish.
Crab Louie Salad
The king of all salad recipes, this Crab Louie Salad is packed with crisp lettuce, asparagus, cucumber, hard-boiled eggs, avocado, tomatoes, and crab meat and dressed in a flavorful homemade Thousand Island dressing-a delicious year-round main course salad - especially when Dungeness crab is available.
Crab Louie Salad 
Crab Corn Tomato Salad
easy tomato salad with corn, bell peppers, and crab meat, tossed in a zesty honey mustard dressing.
Crab Corn Tomato Salad 
Crab Pasta Salad
Crab Pasta Salad - a refreshingly light and delicious crab pasta salad - perfect for a weeknight or summer cookout!
Crab Pasta Salad 
Crab Avocado Salad
This low carb, Crab Avocado Salad is an easy, healthy dinner or lunch that is naturally gluten free, paleo friendly and so fresh and tasty!
Crab Avocado Salad 
Crab Dip Recipes
Sweet white crab meat is sooo tasty in a cheesy crab dip. Serve these up with baguette slices, crackers, chips or crisp crudités for an easy, make-ahead dish.
Easy Shrimp and Crab Dip Recipe for a Crowd
An easy step-by-step recipe for a delicious shrimp and crab dip recipe that comes together quickly, makes a large quantity to feed a crowd, and won't drain your budget.
Shrimp and Crab Dip 
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip
This hot crab dip recipe is so irresistible. Chunks of fresh crab meat mixed in melted cream cheese, cheddar, and pepper jack with some fresh lemon and chives. Serve hot or cold.
Cheesy Hot Crab Dip 
Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip
This Crab, Spinach and Artichoke dip is a creamy, indulgent appetizer that you won't be able to stop eating!
Crab, Spinach and Artichoke Dip 
Cajun Crab Dip with Cream Cheese
Cold Cajun crab dip is an easy no-cook party appetizer that's perfect to make ahead. Whip up this Cajun appetizer with crab in 10 minutes!
Cajun Crab Dip with Cream Cheese 
Smoked Crab Dip
If you love a good dip that is easy and super flavorful then you have to make this Smoked Crab Dip Recipe. Minimal ingredients all smoked low and slow.
Smoked Crab Dip 
Deviled Crab
Rich & tasty, Deviled Crab is an easy yet special entrée or appetizer. \Full of delicious crab, it's perfect for a beach lunch or date night!
Deviled Crab 
Hot Crab Artichoke Dip Recipe
Filled with artichoke, spinach, lump crab meat, and cheese, guests will love this fun, easy, abd delicious hot crab artichoke dip recipe.
Hot Crab Artichoke Dip 
Canapes + Appetizers
With big flavors like Old Bay seasoning and Cajun seasoning paired up with jumbo lump crabmeat, these crab appetizer recipes will have you coming back for more. From ooey, gooey, cheesy crab melts to light, Mexican inspired crab ceviche, there's an appetizer for every occasion!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Recipe
Loaded with a creamy and cheesy filling, these crab stuffed mushrooms are the best and easiest appetizer for a holiday or party!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms 
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
This crab stuffed mushrooms recipe has a creamy filling of crab, cream cheese, parmesan cheese and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. The perfect easy appetizer!
Crab Stuffed Mushrooms 
Air Fryer Crab Cake Egg Rolls with Fire Sauce
These air fryer crab cake egg rolls are simple to prepare. Making these seafood egg rolls in the air fryer ensures a short cooking time.
Crab Cake Egg Rolls 
Crab Deviled Eggs
Crab deviled eggs is a cheap appetizer with seafood everyone loves. Use imitation crab, fresh or canned for this favorite egg snack.
Crab Deviled Eggs 
Oven Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp
Baked crab stuffed shrimp made by loading jumbo shrimp with a tasty crab filling is an impressive appetizer for any seafood lover.
Oven Baked Crab Stuffed Shrimp 
Maryland Crab Fries
Crispy French fries get topped with Old Bay seasoning, sweet lump crab & creamy aioli sauce. A fun and unique appetizer that everyone will love.
Crab Fries 
Crab Cups with Dill & Mandarins
This is a great little recipe to pull out as a simple yet impressive canapé next time you want to make an impression. All the ingredients are pretty easy to find although the trip to your local fish market for the fresh, good quality cooked crab meat is the key.
Crab Cups 
Easy Crab Ceviche (Ceviche de Jaiba)
This Mexican crab ceviche recipe only uses the freshest ingredients! Fresh citrus juices, real crab meat, veggies and cilantro.
Crab Ceviche 
Crispy Crab Bites (Cheesecake Factory Copycat)
My crispy Crab Bites are the perfect app for parties, game day, and more! Easy to make and full of flavor, try my fried crab balls recipe!
Crispy Crab Bites 
Crabbies (Crostini with Champagne Vinaigrette Crab)
Crabbies are delicious Champagne-marinated Crab, with avocado aoli on a a crunchy garlic round. An elegant appetizer that makes an impression
Crab Toasts 
Crab Soufflés
Light and creamy twice-baked crab soufflés with herby crème fraiche, baked until golden are perfect baked up in individual ramekins.
Crab Soufflés 
Crab Rangoon Variations
Who can resist the flavors of crab rangoon?! Cream cheese, sweet and tender crab meat, green onions and garlic come together in these fun variations of this classic Chinese restaurant recipe.
Crab Rangoon
This crab rangoon recipe is real crab meat mixed with cream cheese and seasonings, then folded into wontons and cooked to perfection.
Crab Rangoon 
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon
Don't order take out. Make crab rangoon at home and cook them quickly in your air fryer for a great appetizer.
Air Fryer Crab Rangoon 
Crab Rangoon Dip
Crab rangoon dip is rich, creamy, and loaded with crab. It's the perfect dip for snacking, game day, and it can be made low-carb friendly.
Crab Rangoon Dip 
Crab Rangoon Dip
This Crab Rangoon Dip is easy to make a day ahead of your party! Serve with crispy wonton chips for delicious cold crab appetizers.
Crab Rangoon Dip 
Crab Rangoon Pizza
This tasty crab rangoon pizza features juicy crab and melty cheese topped with crispy wonton strips for a delicious mash up of Italian and Chinese food.
Crab Rangoon Pizza 
Crab Cakes + Fritters
Golden brown and crispy, crab cakes are one of my very favorite seafood appetizers. Serve them up with your favorite dipping sauce or make it a meal by putting them on top of a salad. From classic Maryland crab cakes to pub-style favorites and fritters, these recipes get rave reviews every time!
Leftover crab cakes are great reheated in a frying pan and sandwiched in a bun with tartar sauce or on top of your favorite salad. Check out, 'What to serve with crab cakes' for some great side dish ideas.
Crispy Corn And Crab Fritters With Spicy Mayo
Sweet corn and fresh lump crab meat come together in these crab and corn fritters. Very similar in flavor to crab cakes without the fuss of shaping. Just drop them by the tablespoon in a hot pan and fry them until their crispy and golden brown.
Crab and Corn Fritters 
Crab Cakes With Lemon Aioli
Of all the crab cake recipes, this one is my favorite. Delicious classic crab cakes with a nice crispy outside and lots of juicy crab inside. Lemon aioli with a touch of hot sauce makes a simple, zesty and perfect compliment to these.
Crab Cakes With Lemon Aioli 
Gluten-Free Dungeness Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Dip
Crispy Dungeness crab cakes without the flour or filler! Egg and parmesan cheese bind the crab together and create a crispy salty exterior after frying. Serve them with the roasted red pepper sauce or a simple premade cocktail sauce.
Gluten Free Crab Cakes 
Breakfast + Brunch
Tender crab pairs really well with eggs and is a luxurious addition to any brunch or light lunch.
Easy Crab Scrambled Eggs
This Crab Scrambled Eggs is an easy yet fancy breakfast to treat yourself on weekends or impress others on special occasions. Soft and fluffy scrambled eggs served with bread for a delicious breakfast.
Crab Scrambled Eggs 
Crab Quiche
Crab quiche is rich and creamy with lots of real crab meat and a hint of spice. It's perfect for brunches or and elegant lunch.
Crab Quiche 
Crab Soup + Stew
These soups and stews get flavored with sweet crab for a great way to feed a crowd or make a comforting meal on a cold night. Choose one of these with great flavors from around the world.
Creamy Crab Soup with Potatoes and Corn (GF)
This cream of crab soup recipe is pure comfort on cold days. Creamy crab soup with potatoes and corn is simple and easy to make and is gluten-free.
Creamy Crab Soup 
Southwest Crab Chowder
Creamy Southwest crab chowder with potatoes, lump crab, corn, and a kick of chipotle is the perfect way to warm up on a cold night.
Southwest Crab Chowder 
Shrimp and Crab Chowder Recipe
Shrimp and crab chowder combines two tasty shellfish varieties for a rich-tasting soup that is perfect for a dinner party.
Shrimp and Crab Chowder 
Easy Cioppino Recipe - An Italian Seafood Stew
An easy and delicious seafood soup or stew flavoured with orange, fennel and tomato. With juicy crab, moist cod and plump shellfish, this is a luxurious meal that anyone can make. Dairy-free and gluten-free.
Seafood Cioppino 
Bún Riêu (Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup)
A popular Vietnamese noodle soup transformed into an easy weeknight meal. Make this quick and easy bun rieu in 30 minutes! The crab and tofu soaks soak up all those incredible flavors. Finish it all off with a big handful of fresh herbs and a good squeeze of lime, and you've got a bowl of pure joy!
Vietnamese Crab Noodle Soup 
Crab Bisque
This crab bisque is creamy, silky and irresistible. Start off with a tomato and vegetable stock base, then finished with fresh lump crab meat and cream.
Crab Bisque 
She Crab Bisque
This She-crab bisque is a delicious soup that will transport you to Charleston!
She Crab Bisque 
Crab Sushi Recipes
Crab is a popular ingredient in sushi restaurants for good reason. If you like Japanese food, try these great crab sushi ideas!
California Sushi Bowls with Japanese Togarashi Mayo
Love California rolls? Then you'll love this California sushi bowl with no fussy rolling required. Japanese togarashi mayo is the perfect sauce on top. It's gluten free and dairy free.
California Sushi Bowls 
Spicy Crab Sushi Roll Recipe
This Spicy Crab Sushi Roll is a restaurant-worthy treat that's easy enough for beginners to make at home, with zesty crab salad and crunchy cucumbers.
Spicy Crab Sushi Roll 
Shaggy Dog Roll Sushi (How to Make it at Home!)
The Shaggy Dog Roll is a sushi restaurant classic - crispy, creamy, a little bit spicy, and a whole lot of flavor! Here's how to make this maki at home.
Shaggy Dog Roll 
Spicy Mango Kani Salad
Classic Japanese restaurant-style spicy mango kani salad is very easy and fast to make at home. You can serve it finely shredded or make it chunkier to taste each ingredient better.
Mango Kani Salad 
Pizza, Pasta + Risotto
Take your taste buds to Italy and the Mediterranean with these great pizza, pasta and risotto recipes that feature crab.
Crab Risotto
This crab risotto is bright, creamy, and full of Dungeness crab. The star of this dish is the beautiful crab meat.
Crab Risotto 
Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Middlins Risotto
With lump blue crab meat, sweet corn, a pop of color from tarragon, and a zing from lemon juice, this risotto is like a hug in a bowl.
Creamy Corn and Blue Crab Middlins Risotto 
Crab Mac and Cheese
This crab mac and cheese is fresh crab tossed with pasta in a creamy, cheesy sauce. Add breadcrumbs and herbs for an elegant meal.
Crab Mac and Cheese 
Crab-Stuffed Shell Pasta
When I think of stuffed shells I usually think of some kind of cheesy mixture stuffed inside pasta shells, topped with tomato sauce and melted cheese. These shells couldn't be farther from the norm. As
Crab-Stuffed Shells 
Crab Linguine with Chilli and Samphire
Crab linguine is a lightning-quick pasta dish, my take on this popular combination features chilli and lemon & adds some delicious samphire!
Crab Linguine with Chilli and Samphire 
Crab Ravioli with Saffron Sauce
Crab ravioli stuffed with delicious & delicate white meat & ricotta cheese served with a simple butter, white wine, saffron & dill sauce.
Crab Ravioli 
Creamy Crab Pizza
This is the best creamy crab pizza where every bite is a dream bite! It's easy to make this seafood pizza after gathering simple ingredients!
Creamy Crab Pizza 
Crab Sandwich Recipes
Make one of these sandwiches below or fill a crusty roll with mayo and crab meat for a po'boy. Serve them up with pickles or some fries for a great lunch or summer time dinner.
Avocado Crab Salad BLT Sandwich
This is hands-down the BEST avocado BLT you'll ever try! Topped with a sweet and tangy crab salad and candied bacon.
Avocado Crab Salad BLT Sandwich 
Old Bay Soft Shell Crab Burger
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Old Bay Soft Shell Crab Burger 
Hearty Crab Main Courses
Crab stars in these main courses. Try it stuffed into chicken, salmon or sole, baked up in a casserole dish, stir-fried, in a delicious curry, a classic seafood boil and more.
Crab Stuffed Salmon Recipe
Discover the perfect blend of tender, flaky salmon and rich, sweet crab in this delightfully easy crab stuffed salmon recipe.
Crab Stuffed Salmon 
Crab Stuffed Flounder with Lemon Caper Sauce
This Crab Stuffed Flounder Recipe with Lemon Caper Sauce is a simple yet special dish perfect for celebrations or cozy family dinners. Rich crab,
Crab Stuffed Flounder 
Chicken Chesapeake
Chicken Chesapeake is so delicious with boneless chicken thighs, a flavorful mixture of crabmeat, vegetables and a melty cheese topping.
Chicken Chesapeake 
Crab Imperial Stuffed Chicken Breast with a lemon horseradish sauce
When it comes to stuffed chicken breast, the sky's the limit. And with my chicken breast stuffed with crab imperial and spinach, you're reaching for the
Crab Imperial Stuffed Chicken Breast 
Crab Imperial
Classic Crab Imperial is a decadent recipe that's made with tender lump crab in a creamy sherry spiked sauce. A great special occasion dinner.
Crab Imperial 
Stir-fried Crab with Ginger and Scallion
Stir-fried Crab with Ginger and Scallion (Cua Xao Hanh Gung) is a restaurant-quality dish well-loved for its aromatic and flavorful profile. You can easily make this restaurant-quality dish at home and impress everyone.
Stir-fried Crab with Ginger and Scallion 
Ginger Scallion Crab
Tasty ginger scallion crab stir fry recipes is Cantonese cuisine. Wanna know how to prepare crabs and make Chinese blue crab stir fry?
Ginger Scallion Crab 
Pan Fried Soft Shell Crab | Carolyn's Cooking
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Pan Fried Soft Shell Crab 
Fiji style Crab Curry
A delicious, creamy, coconuty yet light Fijian style crab curry with blue swimmer crabs
Fiji style Crab Curry 
Steamed Crabs Maryland Style
These steamed blue crabs are prepared Maryland style with lots of Old Bay and a few family secrets to make them extra delicious.
Steamed Crabs Maryland Style 
Cajun Seafood Boil
This Cajun crawfish & seafood boil featuring my deliciously flavorful Cajun butter sauce makes the ultimate summertime feast. A surprisingly simple yet sophisticated one pot meal with fresh seafood, flavorful corn, and tender potatoes. Bet you won't make it any other way after this!
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Avocado & Crab Napoleon - Chef's Pencil
This is a super delicious seafood recipe provided by Chef Ronen Skinezes, an Israeli-born chef with deep Mediterranean roots. Enjoy! Avocado & Crab
Avocado Crab Napoleon 
Seafood Delight Recipe Bake (Baked Imitation Crab Delight)
Seafood delight is basically a baked imitation crab dish with a creamy base. Serve this seafood bake from the 70s as crab dip with crackers.
Seafood Delight 
Quick, Easy Garlic Butter Sautéed Imitation Crab Meat
Tender, delicious, and savory bites of imitation crab meat sautéed in fresh butter and seasonings make a fantastic (and budget-friendly) appetizer or main course. Serves 2 as a main course or 4 as an appetizer. Stretch it farther by serving up bite sized toasts topped with the warm crab mixture.
Garlic Fried Imitation Crab 
The Basics
How to cook and clean whole crabs and live crabs and how to make crab stock. These recipes work with dungeness crab, snow crab, king crab legs, and most other types of crab.
How to Cook and Clean Dungeness Crab
The best way to cook and clean Dungeness crab! Whether freshly caught or purchased from your favorite seafood shop, this step-by-step tutorial will be your guide to processing your fresh crab.
How to Cook and Clean Dungeness Crab 
Grilled Crab Legs
Grilled Crab Legs - an easy, simple grilled crab leg recipe that is perfect for a fancy surf and turf meal. Great for any special occasion!
Grilled Crab Legs 
Sheet Pan Crab Legs
This sheet pan crab legs recipe is easy to cook. These baked crab legs are ideal for any special occasion as an appetizer or main dish.
Sheet Pan Crab Legs 
How to Make Crab Stock
Crab stock is a richly flavored stock that can be used as a base in all sorts of seafood soups but especially ones like crab bisque and crab chowder.
Crab Stock 
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BERNADETTE says
Thank you Sabrina. I can never have too many crab recipes in my arsenal.