Easy Crab Imperial

 

Saw this viral recipe on Instagram and had to try it out. Was a PERFECT accompaniment to a salad for dinner. If making more than 1 serving just multiply the ingredients, but I'd recommend cooking each portion in it's own ramekin.

Easy Crab Imperial

based on good.vibes.cooking

serves 1

Ingredients:

6-oz. can or package of real crab meat

2 tsp. minced garlic

2 Tbs. minced shallot

1 egg yolk

1 tsp. Worcestershire 

1 heaping Tbs. mayonnaise 

1/4 tsp. Tony's seasonings (or any other salt-based seasoning mix you'd like)

1 Tbs. butter

For serving:

crostini, crackers, crudite, etc.

Instructions:

1. Pre-heat oven to 425 F.

2. If using canned crab, drain and you can cook right in the can. Otherwise dump crab into an 8 oz. ramekin or dish.

3. Add all other ingredients (except butter) and mix well to combine.

4. Place butter on top and bake for 15-20 minutes until bubble.

5. Serve with desired accompaniments and enjoy!

Tartar Sauce

 

Delicious tartar sauce I've been making with my fish frys. I happened to have some chopped chives that I added, although the recipe doesn't call for it.

Tartar Sauce

adapted from Natasha's Kitchen

3-4 servings

Ingredients:

1/2 cup real Mayonnaise

1/3-1/2 cup pickle relish, to taste

1 Tbsp fresh dill, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)

1 Tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped (or 1 tsp. dried)

1/2 tsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp sugar

1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

1 Tbsp finely chopped onion (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients. Enjoy!

Cranberry Remoulade

To serve with crab cakes!

Cranberry Remoulade

adapted from key ingredient

Ingredients:

3/4 cup mayo

1 Tbs scallions, chopped

1 Tbs capers, chopped

1/4 cup whole cranberry sauce 

1 Tbs lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients.

Salmon & Crab Sushi Bake

 

Tried this viral food trend, and it's fire. All the best parts about sushi without the fuss or cost. You can do this so many different ways (just crab, just salmon, canned or fresh tuna, etc) but this is the way I tried first.

Salmon & Crab Sushi Bake

from Be Fit Snacks

Ingredients:

8 oz. fresh salmon

8 oz. crab stick

3 oz. cream cheese

1/4 cup mayo (ideally Kewpie) plus more for serving

1 Tbs Sriracha plus more for serving

1 cup uncooked rice (or 2-3 cups cooked rice)

2 Tbs rice vinegar

1 package nori wraps

cucumber, sliced small (optional)

avocado, sliced small (optional)

green onion, chopped (just the green parts)

Furikake

salt

pepper

garlic powder

oil

Instructions:

1. Cook rice however you cook your rice. Add vinegar and fluff to combine.

2. Pre-heat oven to 425F. Season salmon with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and a bit of oil. Rub even across top of salmon.

3. Bake salmon for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness. Optional, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.

4. In a medium bowl, shred the crab sticks and baked salmon. Add the cream cheese, mayo, and Sriracha and stir well to combine. 

5. In an 8"x8" pan, lay down rice and pat flat until even and compressed. Season with Furikake. 

6. Add salmon mixture on top, and spread evenly. 

7. Bake at 400F for 10 minutes. Optional, broil for 2-3 minutes at the end.

8. Top sushi bake with additional Sriracha and mayo, if desired. Sprinkle on green onions.

9. Cut nori wraps into 4th to make squares. To serve, spoon sushi bake into bite-sized portions on a piece of nori. Top with cucumber or avocado if desired.

Imitation crab salad

Seafood salad, imitation crab (or krab or kani) salad. An American classic that's super quick and easy to whip up and tasty. High salt content because of the krab, so watch out!

Imitation crab salad
from Dinner, then Dessert

Ingredients:
1 lb imitation crab
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup celery, sliced thinly or minced
1/2 tsp paprika
1.5 tsp fresh dill, minced
OR 1/2 tsp dried dill
1/4 tsp pepper
1/4 tsp salt, optional
1 shallot or 1/4 sweet red onion, optional

Instructions:
1. Coarsely shred imitation crab by hand.
2. Combine all ingredients.