Crab Savannah Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S SAVANNAH CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, scallions, egg, Old Bay seasoning, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce. Shape into six 3-inch patties.
• In a large skillet, heat 1/4 inch of oil over medium heat. When the oil is hot, carefully place the crab cakes, in batches, in the pan and fry until the undersides are golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully flip the crab cakes and fry on the other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Serve warm, with pretty lemon wedges.

DEVILED CRABS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Pulse the onion, celery and red bell pepper in a food processor until minced. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced vegetables and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside and let cool.
• Combine the mayonnaise, mustard, sherry, seafood seasoning, mace and eggs in a large bowl. Stir in the cooled vegetables. Fold in the crabmeat and cracker crumbs. Spoon about 1/2 to 3/4 cup of the crab mixture into each crab shell and brush with melted butter. Place the crab shells on a large rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.

CRAB SAVANNAH

Steps:

• In a large skillet, saute pepper and onion in butter; add mushrooms and flour.
• Heat half-and-half separately and add gradually to keep consistency smooth.
• Stir in pimiento, salt and white pepper to taste.
• Pick through the crab and remove any shells or foreign objects.
• Add the crab meat and sherry to sauce and heat through.
• Scoop into individual ramekins or custard cups.
• Top with grated cheese and put under oven broiler for a few minutes to brown.

SAVANNAH CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Melt butter in small skillet. Add celery and onion and saute until transparent; set aside.
• In a large mixing bowl, gently combine crab, 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs, egg, onion and celery, mayonnaise, parsley and dill.
• Form cakes into 2-inch patties. Do not compress too much. Coat with remaining breadcrumbs.
• Fry in oil 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown.

CURRIED CRAB SOUP FROM SAVANNAH

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan and sauté the onion until wilted, then add the garlic and apple. Stir and add the curry powder & flour. Add the tomato & chicken broth, stirring with a wire whisk.
• When the mixture is thickened & smooth, add the salt, pepper, & crab meat.
• Simmer for 10 minutes, then add the Tabasco sauce and the cream, then bring the mixture up to a boil. Serve immediately.