Dungeness crab is delicious and I have some great Dungeness Crab recipes for you. Entrées, Salads, Soups......just MMMMMM! ;)

"Give me Dungeness or give me death," has always been my slogan. Hehe.

Just a couple of pointers for preparing your dishes: Dungeness crab is mild and flaky. Don't mix it with anything that is too overpowering; you'll miss out on the sweetness of the crab. If available, always use fresh crab meat. No reason to use canned if you can avoid it.

Nutrition Information

Oregon Dungeness is actually very nutritious. A 3oz portion of cooked crab meat has 19g of protein and contains important minerals and amino acids. It is low in both fat and calories, as well as cholesterol and carbohydrates. So why not learn how to take this succulent meat, find a groovy Dungeness crab recipe, and treat yourself to a feast?

Serving Size: 3oz. (Cooked) Calories 94 Carbohydrates 0.81g Protein 19g Cholesterol 64mg Total Fat 1.06g Sodium 321mg Saturated 0.143g Calcium 50mg Monounsaturated 0.182g Magnesium 49mg Polyunsaturated 0.346g Potassium 347mg Omega-3 0.3g Zinc 4.65mg

Some Great Dungeness Crab Recipes

Dungeness Crab Fritters with Roasted Pepper Remoulade
Delicious and fun Dungeness crab recipe, courtesy of Oregon Bounty

Dungeness Crab Enchiladas
If you love Mexican and Seafood, this crab recipe will be just your cup of tea. Very yummy!

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 shallots, chopped
• 1/2-3/4 lb. Dungeness crab meat
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 doz corn tortillas
• 1/2 cup corn or vegetable oil
• 1 8 oz. can Rosarita brand enchilada sauce
• 8 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 oz. grated Tillamook cheese
• 1 2 oz. can sliced olives
• 1/2 cup scallions, sliced in thin rounds
• 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in a skillet to medium hot. Add chopped onions, shallots and jalapenos until onions are translucent. Add garlic, cumin and lime juice. Let cool and stir in 1/2 of the Monterey Jack cheese and the crab. Heat enchilada sauce in a skillet and dip corn tortillas in sauce only long enough to soften. On a cutting board, fill each tortilla with the mixture, and roll up. Place the filled tortillas in a teflon lined baking pan tightly side by side. Evenly pour the enchilada sauce over the tortillas. Sprinkle next with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and the Tillamook Cheese. Garnish with the sliced scallions and olives. Bake in a 325 degree oven for 20 minutes.

Garnish with cilantro. Serves 4-6

 

Dungeness Crab Cakes
There is such a high demand for Dungeness crab recipes that include the infamous crab cake, I simply had to include one.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound Dungeness crabmeat
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 teaspoons yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3/4 teaspoon crab seasoning
• 1 cup fresh grated bread crumbs
  

Preparation:

Put crabmeat in mixing bowl. Add beaten egg. Mix lightly. Add remaining ingredients in order listed. Form the crab cake mixture into the desired size. Fry in skillet with vegetable oil on medium to high heat (about 1/2-inch of oil in bottom of skillet). Fry on one side until golden brown and turn over on other side to get the same. Yield: 6 servings

 

Dungeness Crab Bisque
On a cold day along the Oregon Coast, this crab recipe is sure to warm your tummy right up.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. minced onion
• 2 tbsp. butter or margarine
• 2 tbsp. flour
• 2 cups each chicken broth and half-and-half
• 1 lb. Oregon Dungeness crab meat, thawed if necessary
• salt
• chopped parsley
  

Preparation:

Sauté onion in butter. Add flour; cook and stir 1 minute. Gradually stir in chicken broth and half-and-half; cook and stir 5 minutes. Break crab into chunks; add to broth. Salt to taste. Heat thoroughly. Garnish with parsley. Makes 6 servings.

 

Oregon Dungeness Crab Salad
There is nothing lighter than a scrumptious crab salad. This is one crab recipe that you will want to keep handy.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 pound Dungeness crabmeat
• 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon light olive oil
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon shallots or scallions, finely minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, tarragon, basil or chives, minced
• Salad greens
• Tabasco
• salt to taste
  

Preparation:

In a mixing bowl, season the crabmeat with lemon juice, oil, salt, Tabasco and herbs. Toss lightly, and let stand 20 minutes. Shortly before serving, drain excess liquid from bowl and toss with just enough mayonnaise to lightly coat the crabmeat. Serve on a bed of salad greens. Serves 4.

 

Oregon Dungeness Crab Sandwiches
This Dungeness crab recipe is an easy one to make and the family will love it.

Ingredients:

• 3/4 pound Dungeness Crab meat
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
• 2/3 cup chopped parsley
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco pepper sauce
• 4 each English muffins *
  
  
  

Preparation:

Mix crabmeat, cheese, celery, and parsley. Combine mayonnaise, lemon, mustard, and Tabasco. Toss crabmeat mixture with dressing. Split in half English muffins, spread mixture on muffins. Broil about 4 inches from heat for 4-5 minuets or until heated through. For appetizers, quarter muffins.


*sliced sourdough bread can be substituted for English muffins. Makes 4 servings.

Dungeness Crab Dip
Dungeness dip is one of the more popular crab recipes. This is great for appetizers or just to sit and snack on together in front of a fire.

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 5 ounces fresh Dungeness crab meat
• 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 loaf French bread
• butter, melted
• coarsely ground cracked peppercorns

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 350° degrees F.


2. Slice the French bread very thinly into 1/4-inch slices, cut each slice into two pieces, place on a baking sheet and brush each slice with melted butter; add the cracked pepper, pressing to adhere; place under the broiler for approximately 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Turn each slice over and toast the other side for 2-3 minutes until lightly toasted; Remove from oven and cool in the pan on a rack.


3. In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, sour cream, garlic, crab, Parmesan, cayenne and salt; mix well; Lightly butter two 4 oz. (1/2 cup) ramekins, fill each ramekin with the crab mixture (This can be done ahead of time, covered and refrigerated until ready to bake)


4. When ready to serve, bake for approximately 20 - 22 minutes until top is bubbly and starting to turn brown; Place on a plate with a pate knife and the toasted bread and serve. Makes approximately 1 cup.

 

This is one Dungeness crab recipe that will tend to be the hit of any party. Enjoy. ;)

 

Dungeness Crab and Tomato Napoleon

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon best-quality mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
• Dash or two of hot pepper sauce (or to your taste)
• Coarse salt and coarsely-ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pound Dungeness crabmeat, picked over for any shells and cartilage*
• 4 large ripe beefsteak tomatoes, peeled and each cut into 3 or 4 slices
• Extra-virgin olive oil for garnish

In a medium-size bowl, blend together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, basil, chives, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Carefully fold in the crabmeat; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for approximately 1 hour.

When ready to serve, divide the crab mixture into fourths.

On four (4) individual serving plates, lay down 1 tomato slice and top with some prepared crab mixture. Repeat the layering with the remaining tomato slices and crab mixture. Drizzle with a little olive oil over the top and around each stack. Serve immediately.

Makes 4 servings.

 

Messy Crab Recipe
One of the many crab recipes that is really fun to make and eat!

• In a Dutch oven, cook the onion and garlic in the butter until onion is soft.
• Add the flour and cook, stirring, until flour is golden.
• Remove pan from heat and gradually stir in the milk and cream.
• Return pan to heat and bring to simmering, stirring.
• Add the crab, cover, and simmer about 10 minutes or until crab is heated through.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper.
• Stir in the parsley.
• Ladle crab and broth into shallow bowls ; pass lemons; dunk bread in the broth.

Dungeness Crab Stuffed Chicken Breasts
This Dungeness crab recipe makes for a great lunch or dinner

Ingredients:

• 3 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tablespoons minced onion
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh dill or 1/4 teaspoon dried dillweed
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/8 teaspoon (scant) lemon-pepper
• 4 ounces Dungeness crabmeat
   
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• All purpose flour
• 2 eggs, beaten to blend
• 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs (about 3 ounces)
   
• 2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
   

Preparation:

Combine first 6 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crab and mix in thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 2 hours ahead. Cover and chill.)

Using small sharp knife, cut horizontally through center of each chicken breast, creating pocket. Fill each pocket with 1/4 of stuffing. Dip each chicken piece into flour, then eggs, then crumbs to coat, covering completely.

Melt butter with oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken breast halves to skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 minutes per side.

Serves 4.

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