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Healthy Recipes using Dungeness Crab

Dungeness Crab Avocado Salad

A refreshing salad combining sweet Dungeness crab meat with creamy avocado and zesty lime dressing, perfect for a light lunch.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 ripe avocado, diced
  • 1/4 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the crab meat, diced avocado, cherry tomatoes, and cilantro.
  2. Drizzle with lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Gently toss to combine and serve chilled.

Spicy Dungeness Crab Quinoa Bowl

A nutritious quinoa bowl topped with spicy Dungeness crab, fresh vegetables, and a tangy dressing for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup cooked quinoa
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tbsp sriracha
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
  1. In a pan, heat olive oil and add crab meat and sriracha, cooking until warmed through.
  2. In a bowl, layer cooked quinoa, crab mixture, bell peppers, and green onions.
  3. Season with salt and serve warm.

Dungeness Crab Stuffed Bell Peppers

Colorful bell peppers filled with a savory mixture of Dungeness crab, brown rice, and spices, baked to perfection.

Ingredients
  • 4 bell peppers, halved and seeded
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 cup cooked brown rice
  • 1/2 cup diced onions
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup shredded low-fat cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix crab meat, brown rice, onions, and garlic powder.
  3. Stuff the mixture into the bell pepper halves, top with cheese, and bake for 25 minutes.

Dungeness Crab and Zucchini Noodles

A low-carb alternative to pasta, featuring spiralized zucchini tossed with Dungeness crab and a light garlic sauce.

Ingredients
  • 2 medium zucchinis, spiralized
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  2. Add spiralized zucchini and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
  3. Stir in crab meat, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper, cooking until heated through.

Dungeness Crab Cakes with Avocado Sauce

Healthy crab cakes made with fresh Dungeness crab and served with a creamy avocado sauce for a delightful appetizer.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 avocado
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix crab meat, almond flour, egg, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper.
  2. Form into patties and pan-fry until golden brown.
  3. Blend avocado with lime juice, salt, and serve with crab cakes.

Dungeness Crab and Mango Salsa Tacos

Light and flavorful tacos filled with Dungeness crab and a refreshing mango salsa, perfect for a summer meal.

Ingredients
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup red onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, minced
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • Cilantro for garnish
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine mango, red onion, jalapeño, lime juice, and crab meat.
  2. Warm the tortillas in a skillet.
  3. Fill each tortilla with the crab and mango mixture, garnishing with cilantro.

Dungeness Crab and Spinach Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms

Savory portobello mushrooms stuffed with a mixture of Dungeness crab, spinach, and herbs, baked until tender.

Ingredients
  • 4 large portobello mushrooms
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix crab meat, spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stuff the mixture into the mushroom caps and bake for 20 minutes.

Dungeness Crab and Sweet Potato Hash

A hearty breakfast hash featuring Dungeness crab and sweet potatoes, perfect for starting your day off right.

Ingredients
  • 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1/2 cup bell peppers, diced
  • 1/4 cup onion, diced
  • 2 eggs
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a skillet, cook sweet potatoes until tender, then add bell peppers and onion.
  2. Stir in crab meat and cook until heated through.
  3. Top with fried or poached eggs and season with salt and pepper.

Dungeness Crab and Asparagus Risotto

Creamy risotto made with fresh asparagus and tender Dungeness crab, offering a luxurious yet healthy dining experience.

Ingredients
  • 1 cup Arborio rice
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1 cup asparagus, chopped
  • 1/2 cup onion, diced
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a pot, sauté onion until translucent, then add Arborio rice and stir for 2 minutes.
  2. Gradually add vegetable broth, stirring constantly until absorbed.
  3. Stir in asparagus, crab meat, Parmesan, salt, and pepper, cooking until creamy.

Dungeness Crab Cucumber Bites

Light and refreshing cucumber slices topped with a zesty Dungeness crab mixture, perfect for a healthy appetizer.

Ingredients
  • 1 large cucumber, sliced
  • 1 cup Dungeness crab meat
  • 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp dill, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, mix crab meat, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper.
  2. Top each cucumber slice with a spoonful of the crab mixture.
  3. Serve immediately as a refreshing appetizer.