Dressed Crab Cups Recipes

PHYLLO CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and horseradish until smooth. Stir in crab and onion. Spoon 2-3 teaspoonfuls into each tart shell; sprinkle with paprika. , Place on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until tops begin to brown.

DRESSED CRAB

Steps:

• Lay the crab on its back, twist off the claws and legs, and set aside.
• Use the palm of your hand to push down on the crab. Then get your fingers between the gap where the body meets the shell and pull upwards.
• Pulling quite hard, completely separate the crab body from the shell - it should come away in one piece.
• Pull away and discard the feathery gills (also known as dead man's fingers) - these are found around the main body and inside the shell.
• Use a spoon to scoop out the brown meat from the shell and transfer it to a bowl.
• Use a heavy knife to cut the main body in half.
• Using a lobster pick or skewer, pick the white meat out of the cavities in the body and put in a separate bowl. It's worth taking your time to do this, as there is a surprising amount of meat in all the small crevices.
• Crack the claws and legs using a heavy object like a kitchen mallet or rolling pin - try to break them with one sharp tap. You don't want the shell to shatter into very small pieces as they will be difficult to find.
• Carefully remove the meat using a lobster pick or teaspoon. Discard the cartilage in the middle of the claws and legs. Put the meat in the bowl with the other white meat. Check the bowl for stray shell by shaking it from time to time - shell fragments 'ping' against the side of the bowl and can be removed.
• Give the empty shell a good scrub and use a pair of kitchen scissors to neaten the edge of the cavity. Mix the brown crabmeat with enough fresh breadcrumbs to stiffen the meat. Season with salt and pepper, the cayenne pepper and lemon juice.
• Spoon the white crabmeat back into the shell, then top with the brown meat mixture. Scatter with parsley, if you like, and serve with mayonnaise on the side, along with the extra lemon wedges and buttered brown bread or toast.

DRESSED CRAB CUPS

Steps:

• Mix the crabmeat with the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, salt and a good grinding of black pepper. Chill for up to a day.
• To serve, arrange the leaves from the lettuce to form a cup on your board and pile the crab in the centre of the lettuce cup.

CURRIED CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Combine the mayonnaise, lime juice and curry powder in a bowl. Stir in the crabmeat, cucumber, cilantro and diced chile. Add the scallions, reserving some of the dark green parts for topping. Season with salt.
• Divide among the lettuce cups. Top with the reserved scallion greens and the sliced chile. Serve with lime wedges.

CRAZY CRAB'Z SALAD CUPS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together crab, mayonnaise, parsley, onion and sugar until well combined. Add salt and pepper to taste, then chill until ready to serve.
• Arrange lettuce on a large platter. Place about 2 tablespoons crab mixture onto center of each leaf. Top each with a slice of avocado, about 1/8 teaspoon cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Make ahead: Prepare through step 1 and chill, covered, up to 1 day.

CRAB SALAD CUPS WITH AVOCADO

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, stir together crab, mayonnaise, parsley, onion, and sugar until well combined.
• Add salt, pepper, & crushed red pepper flakes (if using) to taste, then chill until ready to serve.
• Arrange lettuce on a large platter.
• Place about 2 tablespoons crab mixture onto center of each leaf.
• Top each with a slice of avocado, about 1/8 teaspoons cocktail sauce, a lemon wedge, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Enjoy!

CREAMY CRAB TOAST CUPS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Flatten bread slices with a rolling pin. Brush both sides of bread with melted butter; press into muffin cups. Bake 12-15 minutes or until golden brown., For filling, in a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually whisk in milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; cook and stir 3-5 minutes or until thickened., Add cheese, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper sauce; cook and stir until cheese is melted. Stir in crab; heat through. Stir in minced parsley and green onion. Spoon into cups.