Crab Salad Lettuce Wraps Recipes

CRAB SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Place crab in a bowl and run fingers through it to check for pieces of shell. Break up crab a bit with finger tips but leave several large pieces. Add chili sauce, lemon zest and juice, parsley, hot sauce and Worcestershire to the bowl and toss to combine.
• In a food processor, process the chopped veggies into small bits by hitting pulse several times. Line a plate with a few sheets of paper towel. Scrape veggies onto towel to remove liquids. Transfer chopped celery, pepper, garlic and onions to the crab. Stir to combine veggies and season the salad with coarse salt and pepper to taste. Place crab salad in a serving bowl and top with crackers. Surround the salad with lettuce "cups". Spoon the salad into the crunchy pieces of iceberg as you eat.

CRAB LOUIE LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first five ingredients. , To serve, place about 1 tablespoon crabmeat in each lettuce leaf. Top with remaining ingredients. Drizzle with some of the sauce. Serve with remaining sauce.

MOCK CRAB SALAD WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl gently toss together imitation crabmeat, celery, onions, dill, mayonnaise, capers, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. To serve as a salad, line a platter with lettuce leaves and top with Mock Crab Salad. To wrap it up, evenly divide and layer Mock Crab Salad and lettuce in soft tortillas. Wrap and roll. Serve with Oven-Roasted Balsamic Grape Tomatoes if desired. For Oven-Roasted Balsamic Grape Tomatoes: 1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Toss tomatoes lightly with balsamic vinegar and olive oil. 2. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper. Roast for 15 to 20 or until soft. Serve warm or at room temperature. Want menus like this delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up now for Jamie Geller's Weekly Newsletter.

CRAB SALAD TORTILLA WRAPS * SUBWAY COPYCAT

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, snip crab meat into fine pieces. Dice celery, mince onion, and add to crab. Stir and set aside.
• Mash cream cheese, then add sour cream, mayo, lemon juice and sugar, mixing until creamy.
• Pour cream cheese mixture to crab & veggies, mixing well. Set aside.
• Using a pastry blender (or a fork), chop the eggs until crumbly-looking; set aside.
• Shred the lettuce and set aside.
• PUT IT TOGETHER: Spread about a 1/4-cup of crab mixture in a thin layer over a tortilla. Sprinkle with eggs and lettuce. Roll tortilla up very tightly.
• LUNCH or PICNIC: Wrap each tortilla tightly in a slice of waxed-paper. Unwrap or cut in half and keep it neat!
• PLANNED OVERS: Mix remaining crab, lettuce and egg, and have it for lunch the next day!
• CHANGE OVERS: Add some French or Western dressing and a dab of horseradish with the mayonnaise to create more of a seafood saucey flavor. Yummmy! OR dip wrap in this! Even better!
• Plan for two wraps per person, with "leftovers" being chilled and served for lunch the next day (or a late night snack?).

CRAB LOUIE SALAD LETTUCE CUPS

Steps:

• Whisk scallions, mayonnaise, chili sauce, lemon juice, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
• Toss crabmeat and 1/2 cup dressing in a medium bowl.
• Divide lettuce leaves among plates (2-3 leaves on each). Divide crab mixture, avocado, and tomatoes among cups. Drizzle dressing over, then top with capers and parsley. Serve with additional dressing alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Transfer to an airtight container and chill.

IMITATION CRAB SALAD ON LETTUCE OR IN WRAP/PITA

Steps:

• Mix first 10 ingredients.
• Chill for at least one hour.
• Put on lettuce or in a wrap or in pita bread.
• *imitation crab meat is usually made from pollock.

CRAB CAKE LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix crab, celery, stuffing cubes, yogurt, salt and pepper. To serve, spoon 2 tablespoons crab mixture into each lettuce leaf. If desired, sprinkle with tomatoes. Fold lettuce over filling.

CRAB CAKE LETTUCE WRAP RECIPE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, hot sauce, and salt and pepper together until mixed well.
• Add the shallots, bell peppers, crab meat, and breadcrumbs to the mayonnaise mixture until combined.
• Form into patties (about 4 - 6 depending on size), at this point you can cover and chill for 1 hour or up to overnight if preferred.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Sear crab cakes until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Allow to cool on paper towel lined dish.
• To serve, simply take a radicchio leaf, tuck in some baby greens, and spring onion, top with a warm crab cake and drizzle on some caper remoulade and a squeeze of lemon if desired.

CRAB SALAD LETTUCE WRAPS

Steps:

• In a small sauce pot, combine 2 tablespoons water with the hot peppers, sugar, and vinegar. Place over high heat and bring up to a simmer, then turn it off. Stir to ensure the sugar has dissolved completely. Remove from the heat.
• Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and let stand for 5 minutes to cool. Add the mangoes, radishes, celery, red onions, lime juice, mayonnaise, cilantro, and parsley. Stir to combine. Gently fold in the crabmeat.
• To serve, pile the crab salad in lettuce leaves. Roll the leaves around the crab salad to encase it.