Crab and SeaFood Recipes
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When a seafood craving hits, these crab recipes are sure to hit the spot.

Maryland Crab Soup
Ingredients: 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained, 2 cups water, 1-1/2 pounds potatoes, cut into, 1/2-inch cubes (about 5 cups), 2 cups cubed peeled rutabaga, 2 cups chopped cabbage,1 medium onion, finely chopped,1 medium carrot, sliced,1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed,1/2 cup frozen lima beans, thawed,1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed,1/2 cup cut fresh green beans (1-inch pieces),4 teaspoons seafood seasoning,1 teaspoon celery seed,1 vegetable bouillon cube,1/4 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon pepper,1 pound fresh or lump crabmeat, drained. Directions: In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 16 ingredients. Cook, covered, on low 6-8 hours or until vegetables are tender. Nutrition : Facts1-1/2 cups: 202 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 1111mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 7g fiber), 15g protein.

Crab and Asparagus Soup
Ingredients: 1-1/4 cups chopped sweet onion,1 celery rib, chopped,2 tablespoons butter,2 tablespoons all-purpose flour,1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning,1/4 teaspoon salt,1/4 teaspoon pepper,1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg,1 cup water,1-1/2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules,2 medium red potatoes, cubed,8 ounces fresh asparagus, cut into ,3/4-inch pieces,2 cups half-and-half cream,1 can (6-1/2 ounces) lump crabmeat, drained,Optional toppings: chopped fresh parsley and cracked pepper. Nutrition: Facts3/4 cup: 257 calories, 12g fat (8g saturated fat), 78mg cholesterol, 546mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

Shrimp & Crab Casserole
Ingredients: 2 packages (8.8 ounces each) ready-to-serve long grain and wild rice,1/4 cup butter, cubed,2 celery ribs, chopped,1 medium onion, chopped,3 tablespoons all-purpose flour1-,1/2 cups half-and-half cream,1 teaspoon seafood seasoning,3/4 teaspoon salt,1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce,1/4 teaspoon pepper,1-1/2 pounds uncooked shrimp (31-40 per pound), peeled and deveined,2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained,1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese. Nutrition: Facts1 serving: 376 calories, 17g fat (10g saturated fat), 195mg cholesterol, 1127mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 29g protein.

Crab Watercress Salad
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons champagne vinegar,3 tablespoons honey,2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion,1 teaspoon Dijon mustard,1/2 teaspoon sea salt,1/2 cup canola oil,1 tablespoon poppy seeds,2 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) jumbo lump crabmeat, drained 6 cups watercress,2-1/2 cups fresh grapefruit segments,12 cherry tomatoes, halved,1 medium ripe avocado, peeled, pitted and sliced,1-1/2 teaspoons white grapefruit juice. Nutrition Facts: 1 cup salad with 2 tablespoons dressing: 503 calories, 35g fat (3g saturated fat), 89mg cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 5g fiber), 20g protein.

Avocado Crab Boats
Ingredients: 5 medium ripe avocados, peeled and halved,1/2 cup mayonnaise,2 tablespoons lemon juice,2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained,4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, divided,2 tablespoons minced chives,1 serrano pepper, seeded and minced,1 tablespoon capers, drained,1/4 teaspoon pepper,1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese,1/2 teaspoon paprika, Lemon wedges. Nutrition Facts : 1 filled avocado half: 325 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 57mg cholesterol, 427mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.

Wasabi Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped,1 celery rib, finely chopped,1/3 cup plus ,1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided,3 green onions, finely chopped,2 large egg whites,3 tablespoons fat-free mayonnaise,1/4 teaspoon prepared wasabi,1-1/2 cups lump crabmeat, drainedCooking spray SAUCE:1 celery rib, finely chopped1/3 cup fat-free mayonnaise1 green onion, finely chopped1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish1/2 teaspoon prepared wasabi. Nutrition Facts: 1 crab cake with 1 teaspoon sauce: 31 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 148mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.