Dungeness Crab Recipes

Italian Crab and Pasta

Provide nut or crab crackers and plenty of napkins or wet towels with this dish.

Recipe: Italian Crab and Pasta

Leo Gong; Charles Gullung

Carrot Soup with Dungeness Crab

Serve this lively soup, a fine showcase for Dungeness crab, to brighten up a winter day.

Recipe: Carrot Soup with Dungeness Crab

Thomas J. Story

Crab, Shrimp, and Mango Salad with Yuzu Vinaigrette

Yuzu, a kind of Japanese citrus, has an ultra-aromatic, floral flavor that makes it a knockout with seafood and mango. A soy-ginger mayo and a sprinkle of minced kaffir lime leaves add more layers of complexity.

Recipe: Crab, Shrimp, and Mango Salad with Yuzu Vinaigrette

Lisa Romerein

Crab Salad Cups

We dress up light crab salad with avocado and parsley, then serve the salad in lettuce cups to make it finger-friendly.

Recipe: Crab Salad Cups

Annabelle Breakey

Crab Tacos

Sweet crab tacos topped with a fresh salsa and a mixture of onions and jalapeños are delicious served with cold beer.

Recipe: Crab Tacos

Leigh Beisch

Crab and Hominy Chowder

Crab and corn are a classic chowder combination, but we've used hominy instead of corn, providing this flavorful soup a satisfying bite; avocado and cilantro toppings give the dish a Southwest vibe. Ready in 30 minutes!

Recipe: Crab and Hominy Chowder

Dan Goldberg

Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce

This super-simple sauce was inspired by the tarragon tang and beautiful color of green goddess dressing. It's rich yet has a bit of a bite, and highlights the briny sweetness of crab.

Recipe: Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce

Photo by Iain Bagwell

Malaysian Noodles with Crab and Sausage (Penang char kway teow)

Street hawkers in Penang, Malaysia, are famous for this dish. It's fast to prepare, making it a good go-to weeknight dinner.

Recipe: Malaysian Noodles with Crab and Sausage (Penang char kway teow)

Alex Farnum

Cracked Crab with Lemongrass, Black Pepper, and Basil

Big, bold Southeast Asian flavors team up in a perfect balance of salty, sweet, hot, and aromatic.

Recipe: Cracked Crab with Lemongrass, Black Pepper, and Basil

Alex Farnum; Styling: Randy Mon

Ultimate Crabcakes

We swear this is the last crabcake recipe you’ll ever need. We especially love the way the crab is bound with a creamy scallop purée rather than bread crumbs.

Recipe: Ultimate Crabcakes

Dan Goldberg

Crab Eggs Benedict

If you're lucky enough to have leftover crab, there's no better use for it than this. Rich and creamy, bright with lemon, this classic brunch dish also makes a great supper when paired with a simple green salad.

Recipe: Crab Eggs Benedict

Dan Goldberg

Vietnamese-style Spicy Crab with Garlic Noodles

Sweet crab seems even sweeter when it swims up against the big flavors here: garlic, ginger, and hot red chiles.

Recipe: Vietnamese-Style Spicy Crab with Garlic Noodles

Alex Farnum

More great crab recipes

Italian Crab and Pasta

Mexican Crab and Corn Soup

Carrot Soup with Dungeness Crab

Crab and Smoked Trout Cakes with Herb Salad

Crab Chawan Mushi

Crab and Artichoke Salad

Dungeness Crab Risotto

Buttermilk Crab Chowder

Artichoke Crab Paella

Chili Crab in Won Ton Cups

22 ways with dungeness crab

Italian Crab and Pasta

Carrot Soup with Dungeness Crab

Crab, Shrimp, and Mango Salad with Yuzu Vinaigrette

Crab Salad Cups

Crab Tacos

Crab and Hominy Chowder

Cracked Crab with Herbed Avocado Sauce

Malaysian Noodles with Crab and Sausage (Penang char kway teow)

Cracked Crab with Lemongrass, Black Pepper, and Basil

Ultimate Crabcakes

Crab Eggs Benedict

Vietnamese-style Spicy Crab with Garlic Noodles

More great crab recipes