Cajun Crab Meat Spread Recipes

CAJUN CRAB SPREAD (USING IMITATION CRAB)

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, mayonnaise, paprika, black pepper, garlic powder and ground red pepper with an electric mixer on medium speed till well combined.
• Stir in the imitation crab, chopped tomato and green onions.
• Cover and chill for 3-24 hours.

CAJUN CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Combine cream cheese, mayo, 3 teaspoons prepared horseradish, 3 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and hot sauce then mix until smooth and creamy. Taste for seasoning then add more horseradish, Cajun seasoning and/or salt if desired.
• Gently fold crab meat into cream cheese mixture. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. To serve chilled, cover and refrigerate until serving. Sprinkle with paprika., To serve warm, spoon into a greased 3-cup baking dish. Sprinkle with paprika. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 15 minutes or until heated through. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

CAJUN CRAB MEAT SPREAD

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese, paprika, red pepper, garlic powder and thyme till well blended.
• approximately 1 minute .
• Stir in crab meat and green pepper.
• Place in serving bowl, cover and chill.
• Before serving, garnish with chili peppers, if you like.

CAJUN CRABMEAT CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add in scallions, celery, bell pepper, and garlic; cook/stir until vegetables are just tender.
• Remove pan from heat; add 2 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, salt, cayenne, and Tabasco; stir until blended.
• Add in the egg; whisk until the mixture is smooth.
• Add the crabmeat; toss gently; scrape mixture into a greased 1 1/2 quart casserole dish.
• Pour the cream over the mixture; spread the remaining mayonnaise evenly over the top; sprinkle with paprika.
• Bake in a 350° oven for about 20 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
• Serve immediately.

CAJUN CRABMEAT AU GRATIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x9 inch baking dish. In a bowl, whip together the egg yolks and heavy cream.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Saute the onion and celery about 5 minutes. Season with salt, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, and Creole seasoning. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until very tender.
• Mix the flour into the saucepan, and cook and stir continuously for 5 minutes. Mix in the egg yolk mixture. Stir in the 1/2 cup Cheddar cheese and American cheese until melted. Remove from heat and fold in the crabmeat. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake 20 minutes in the preheated oven, until bubbly and lightly browned. Remove from heat and top with the sharp Cheddar cheese and green onions. Allow the cheese to melt before serving.

CAJUN CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese, sour cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire Sauce, Cajun Seasoning, garlic and Italian Seasoning in processor or with electric mixer.
• Gently fold in cheddar cheese, onions and crab.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours and adjust seasonings as desired.