Frost Bite Mock Tail

With the recent posts, we here at the Blue Crab have decided to share one of our (and the children’s) favorite recipes.  This recipe only yields one drink.  This mock tail will go very well with the other recipes that we have shared with you.  Enjoy your holidays!

 Ingredients:

•                Ice


•                1 oz lime juice


•                1 oz pineapple juice


•                2 oz white grape juice


•                Fresh mint leaves


•                Fresh blueberries


•                3 oz lemon-lime soda

Preparation:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, limejuice and pineapple juice. Mix.

Add white grape juice, mint and blueberries. Using the back of a spoon, crush a couple of the blueberries.

Shake all ingredients well and strain into a large glass filled with ice.

Top with lemon-lime soda and garnish a few fresh blueberries (optional).

Maryland Crab Dip

With the holidays around the corner, we thought we would share a house favorite for all of your holiday parties.  The Maryland crab dip is a recipe that your guests will be asking for long after the party is over.  The crab dip is normally made with local Maryland Blue Crab when available, but if you do not have access to the crab, you can use any type of crab your prefer.

Ingredients: 


•                1/2-pound Maryland crabmeat

•                
8 ounces cream cheese, softened


•                1/2-cup sour cream


•                2 tbsp. mayonnaise


•                1 tbsp. lemon juice


•                1 1/4 tsp. Worcestershire sauce


•                1/2 tsp. dry mustard


•                1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese


•                A pinch garlic, salt and paprika for garnish

Preparation: 


Remove cartilage from crabmeat.  In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, may, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and garlic salt until smooth.  Add enough milk to make mixture creamy.  Stir in 2 tbsp. of grated cheese.  Fold crabmeat into mixture. Pour mixture into a 1-quart casserole dish.  Top with remaining cheese.  Bake at 325° until mixture is bubbly and browned on top, about 30 minutes.  Serve with crackers.  Makes about 4 cups of dip.

Maryland Crab Cakes

The legacy of the Maryland Crab Cakes had traveled around the country. You can purchase frozen Maryland crab cakes at a store.  But what’s better or more authentic than making Maryland crab cakes at home from scratch. Plus, this is great for the holidays that are right around the corner.

Ingredients:

•                1 pound back fin Blue crab meat or other lump crab meat

•                8 saltine crackers

•                1 egg beaten

•                2 tbsp mayonnaise

•                1 tsp mustard

•                1/4 tsp Worcestershire

•                1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning

•                Salt to taste

•                2 tbsp vegetable oil

Preparation:

1.              Carefully check the crabmeat for any cartilage. Put meat in a bowl and set it aside. 


2.              Crush the saltine crackers very fine and mix with all the other ingredients. Gently fold in the crab. Only mix enough to combine ingredients. You don't want to break up the crab into fine shreds. Shape into 6 crab cakes, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. 


3.              Heat about 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan. Sauté until golden brown on each side. This will only take about 3-5 minutes per side.

Garnish with tartar sauce, remoulade, or simply with a squeeze of lemon.

Maryland Crab Soup

With the weather getting colder here on the East Coast, what better way to warm up than with a hot bowl of soup?  This season’s favorite dish by the dining crowd is turning out to be the Maryland Crab soup. This soup is authentic and signatory to the Chesapeake Bay area of Maryland.

Ingredients:

•                1 can (28 ounces) of whole tomatoes, cut into small pieces

•                3 cups water

•                2 cups beef broth

•                1-cup lima beans, frozen

•                1 cup baby carrots, sliced

•                1 cup yellow sweet corn, frozen

•                2 tablespoons chopped onions

•                1 tablespoon old bay seasoning

•                1 pound crabmeat

Preparation:

Combine tomatoes, water, broth, lima beans, carrots, corn, onions and OLD BAY in 4-quart saucepan. Bring to boil on medium heat. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 5 minutes. Add crabmeat. Cover and simmer 10 minutes.

Chesapeake Bay Crab Salad

This dish has been very popular.  This dish is very versatile.  You can serve this dish at your holiday party as an appetizer or as a main dish.

Ingredients: 


•                1-pound Maryland crabmeat


•                1/4-cup mayonnaise


•                1 tsp. chopped pimiento


•                2 tsp. Dijon mustard


•                1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce


•                1/2 tsp. salt


•                1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce


•                Juice of one lemon


•                1/3 cup chopped celery


•                Lettuce, lemons & paprika for garnish

Preparation:

Carefully remove all cartilage from crabmeat.  In a bowl, mix together mayo, pimiento, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, hot pepper sauce, lemon juice and celery and blend well.  Pour over crabmeat and toss lightly but evenly.  Refrigerate.  Serve in a bowl lined with lettuce leaves and garnish with lemons and paprika.