Bangladesh has huge potential in producing seafood. Particularly, crab is one of the key export products of the country. Crabs are very healthy and nutritious. Besides ordering in the seas food restaurants, crab dishes can be prepared in home kitchens. We are here with the 5 best crab recipes to try at home. 

Food value of Crabs

Crab is a great source of protein. Protein is one of the most important materials for building and maintaining muscle. Besides, the crab has high levels of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium. These nutrients are essential to improve general health and help prevent different types of chronic conditions.

5 Healthy and Yummy Crab Recipes 

Classic Crab Boil Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons mustard seed, 2 tablespoons celery seed, 1 tablespoon dill seed, one tablespoon coriander seeds, 1 tablespoon whole allspice, 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves, 4 bay leaves, 8 quarts water, 1/4 cup salt, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 pounds crabs, butter and lemon wedges.

Directions

First, combine the first 7 ingredients and put them on a double thickness of cloth (cheesecloth). Close all the corners of the cloth and tie it properly and then with string.

Now take a stockpot and boil water, salt, lemon juice, cayenne, and spice bag together.  Use tongs to add crab to the stockpot and boil again. Minimize the heat, cover the pot and cook for 15 minutes or as long as the shells become bright red.

Then remove the crab from the pot using tongs. Dive into ice water and serve with butter (melted) and lemon wedges.

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Wasabi Crab Cakes Recipe

Ingredients

1 sweet red pepper, 1 celery rib, 1/3 cup, and 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, 3 green onions, 2 large egg whites, 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi, 1-1/2 cups crabmeat, Cooking spray.

sauce:

1 celery rib, 1/3 cup  mayonnaise, 1 green onion, 1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish, 1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi

Directions

First, prepare the oven to 425°. Now mix together the red pepper, celery, bread crumbs (1/3 cup), green onions, egg whites, mayonnaise, and wasabi, and then fold in crab.

Now take the rest of the bread crumbs in a dish. Add about one tablespoonful of crab mixture into crumbs, coat and shape into a patty (3/4-in.-thick). Do the same process to make a remaining patty. Place the patties place on a baking sheet, coated with cooking spray, and bake for 15-18 minutes or as long as they become golden brown, Then prepare the sauce and serve with crab cakes.

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Shrimp-and-Crab Gumbo Recipe

Ingredients

Stock

3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds shrimp, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1-gallon clam juice, 1 medium onion, 1 large carrot, 8 bay leaves

Roux

1 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup vegetable oil

Gumbo

1/4 cup vegetable oil, 4 large garlic cloves, 1 large onion, 2 celery ribs, 2 cups tomatoes (crushed ), 1 large green bell pepper, one pound okra, 1 tablespoon chile powder, 1 tablespoon paprika, one tablespoon dried oregano, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon ground white pepper, salt, 1 pound lump crabmeat.

Directions

First, prepare the stock using the given ingredients take a heatproof bowl and strain the stock into that bowl.

Then to make the roux, mix well the flour with the oil and cook on medium heat, stirring for 30 minutes to make it golden brown color. Then increase the heat and cook for another 10 minutes to make it dark brown. 

Take a pan and heat oil and add the garlic, onion, and celery, the roux, and boil. Then mix the stock and tomatoes and cook on low heat for 1 1/2 hours. 

Then take another pan and heat 2 tablespoons oil and then add the green pepper, okra, chile powder, paprika, oregano, thyme, cayenne and white pepper. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the stock and cook for 1 hour. Finally, add the shrimp crab, cook for 5 minutes and serve.  

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Crispy Crab Cakes with Tomato Butter Recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup scallions, 1 tablespoon parsley, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 pound crabmeat, 1 1/2 cups panko, 6 tomatoes, 3 shallots, 3 medium garlic cloves, 6 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chicken stock, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces, 2 cups mixed fresh summer herbs and 1 lemon. 

Directions

Preheat the oven to 450°F. Then mix well mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and cayenne and fold in crabmeat. Divide mixture into 8 portions and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.

Now prepare the sauce with the given ingredients. 

Then bake the crabcake on each side for 2 to 3 minutes.  Transfer to a wire rack.

Mix the herbs with the rest of  1 tablespoon olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Serve the cake in 4 plates and serve with 1/3 cup sauce on each of 4 plates, top evenly with herb salad and enjoy. 

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Sweet Potato and Crab Soup Recipe

Ingredients

4 tablespoons butter, 2 medium leeks, 3 garlic cloves, 4 cups sweet potatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 5 cups vegetable stock, 2 cups heavy whipping cream, 4 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, 12 ounces crab meat.

Directions

Take a Dutch oven, 2 tablespoons butter, and fry leeks and garlic for 4-6 minutes. Then add sweet potatoes, 3/4 teaspoon salt, cinnamon, cayenne, and stock. Boil the mixture. Minimize the heat, cover, and cook for 15-20 minutes or as long as the potatoes are tender. 

Prepare the soup using a blender. Transfer to the pan and mix with cream and 2 teaspoons thyme. Boil the mixture. Low the heat uncovered and cook for 5 minutes.

Now take 2 tablespoons butter in a pan and add crab, salt, and thyme. Mix well and cook for 5 minutes. Put the soup on top of the crab mixture and serve. 

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