Asian Crab Recipes

CHINESE BUFFET CRAB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• Save half of cheddar cheese to sprinkle on top.
• Mix the other ingredients together in bowl.
• Spoon into greased casserole dish, top with cheese.
• Bake at 325°F for 30 minutes.

ASIAN CRAB CAKE BITES

Steps:

• Stir together jalapenos, scallions, ginger, cilantro, egg, salt, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Fold in crabmeat and breadcrumbs (mixture should just hold together). Scoop tablespoons of mixture, and lightly flatten into 1 1/2-inch cakes; arrange in rows on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes (up to 1 week; defrost before dredging and frying).
• Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Dredge cakes in breadcrumbs to coat. Working in batches, fry cakes, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. Serve with lime wedges.

CRAB CASSEROLE

Steps:

• In a bowl, shred the crab meat into smaller chunks.
• Add the cream cheese, sour cream and shredded swiss cheese to the bowl, and combine.
• Add in the onion and spices, and combine until fully mixed.
• Spread mixture into a casserole dish and then top with the cheddar cheese.
• Bake at 350 for 30 mins.
• Enjoy warm!

ASIAN CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Flake crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, scallions, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi, and zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
• Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi in a small bowl. Using a vegetable peeler, make 3/4-by-2-inch ribbons from cucumber (you'll need about 24 ribbons, or 1 for each cake). Fold each ribbon into thirds.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, beat eggs with the water. In a shallow bowl, stir together sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
• Form 1 scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick disk about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Dip cakes in egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with the remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed.
• To serve, dot each crab cake with wasabi mayonnaise, and top with a cucumber ribbon and a piece of ginger.

ASIAN CRAB

Steps:

• In a large wok, heat canola oil over medium-high heat.
• Crack crab shells in multiple areas to allow sauce to enter shell without crab shells falling apart.
• Add crab to oil and quickly saute for 1 to 3 minutes until crab is hot. Remove crab and drain oil.
• Add hoisin, chile hot sauce, black bean paste, and white wine and heat until bubbling. Add crab, toss for 30 seconds. Add sesame oil, and toss for 15 seconds.
• Remove to plate and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.