Crab Salsa Recipes

CRAB SALSA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Mix together the crab meat, tomatoes and red onion. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 days. On the day, mix through the lime zest, juice and chopped coriander, then pile onto the crostini to serve.
• For the crostini bases, cut each of the 4 baguettes into 20 slices, ½cm thick, discarding ends. Drizzle with olive oil and place under the grill. Cook for 2-3 mins until lightly golden, then turn over and cook for another 1-2 mins until golden and crisp all over. Do this in batches and store in a large, airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

CRAB SALAD WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• NOTES: You will need 4 parfait glasses or large wine glasses.
• For the mango salsa: Combine the fruit cups and remaining salsa ingredients in a bowl and set aside.;
• In each parfait glass, layer 1/2 cup shredded lettuce, 1/4 cup lump crabmeat, and 2 tablespoons sour cream. Repeat layering to use up all ingredients.
• Serve with sliced limes on top.

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the crab cakes: Whisk together the mayonnaise, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, scallions, egg, lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a large bowl. Add the bread and toss to coat.
• Add the crab and combine the mixture well with your hands. Form 18 small crab cakes, about 2 inches wide and 1/2-inch thick, making sure to pack the cakes tightly with your hands.
• Heat the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until the foam subsides. Working in batches, add the crab cakes and cook, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
• For the mango salsa: Combine the cilantro, sugar, cucumber, lemon juice, mango and jalapeno in a medium bowl and season with salt.
• For the creamy Dijon: Combine the mayonnaise and Dijon in a small bowl and mix well.
• Serve the hot crab cakes topped with a dollop of the creamy Dijon and a little of the salsa.

SHRIMP AND CRAB WITH COCKTAIL SALSA

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in 1 tablespoon chilies. Taste, adding more chilies if spicier flavor is desired. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Fill large bowls with ice. Arrange shrimp and crab atop ice. Sprinkle cilantro over salsa. Serve shellfish with salsa.
• *Chipotle chilies canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

LUMP CRAB SALSA

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the cilantro, shallots, bell pepper, jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, and olive oil.
• Fold in the crab and season with salt and pepper.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour. Let the salsa come to room temperature, then fold in the almonds.
• Serve with chips.