Lemon Crab Spread Recipes

LEMON-CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Finely shred crabmeat or fish
• Combine remaining ingredients in medium bowl.
• Add crabmeat and mix well.
• Chill for at least an hour.

CRAB SPREAD I

Steps:

• Place cream cheese on large plate. Cover with crabmeat, squeeze juice of one lemon over the crabmeat. Pour cocktail sauce over top of the entire concoction.

LEMON GARLIC BUTTER SAUCE FOR CRAB (OR SEAFOOD)

Steps:

• Combine ingredients and microwave for 1 minute or until melted.
• Stir and drizzle or dip.

CRAB SPREAD

Steps:

• Whip cream cheese with mixer.
• Add Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, mayonnaise and onion; mix well.
• Spread evenly on a serving platter.
• Spread 1/2 bottle chili sauce over the cream cheese mixture.
• Flake drained crabmeat over the top.
• Sprinkle with dried parley flakes.
• Serve with Frito scoops or with crackers as a spread.

SHEILA'S SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE

Steps:

• In Ziploc bag, add flour and Old Bay seasoning. Seal and shake to mix.
• In bowl, combine eggs and milk.
• Dredge crabs in egg mixture, then add to seasoned flour and shake to coat. Shake off excess when removing from bag.
• Heat 3 T. oil in large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 crabs in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 3 minutes. The crabs should be nice and golden brown. (Be careful when cooking, because they sometimes will pop and/or spatter.) Remove crabs to serving dish.
• Heat remaining 3 T. oil in pan, then add the next 3 crabs and repeat cooking instructions.
• Do not clean out pan when crabs are removed, but add butter. Let the butter melt and turn a little brown. Add the capers and the wine. Cook for about 1 minute, then add the lemon juice and the parsley. Cook for about 2 more minutes, or until reduced by about a third. Pour sauce over the crabs and serve.