Crab is a seafood delicacy that you can enjoy at any time of the year. If you're new to eating crab or if you want to expand your horizons by trying new recipes, there are many creative ways to cook with crab meat. Try one of these recipes the next time you want to enjoy fresh market seafood at home. 

4 Ways to Cook With Crab Meat

1. Seafood Bisque 

People often think of soup as being a winter food, but seafood bisque can be delightful in warm weather, as well. This filling soup contains crab meat, shrimp, sherry, and cream. You can top it with cilantro, diced tomatoes, and green onions for a fresh note. 

Add chunks of crab meat, white fish, or scallops for some extra texture and flavor, and serve the soup warm or cold depending on your preference. The soup is ready in minutes, so it's a great option for a last-minute meal. 

2. Crab Rangoons 

If you've been to an Asian restaurant, chances are that you've tried crab rangoons. These appetizers consist of a wonton wrapper that's folded into a star shape. 

The filling inside is made with cream cheese, diced or shredded crab meat, green onion, eggs, and a bit of steak sauce and garlic powder for flavor. After mixing the filling, you simply drop a dollop inside of a wonton wrapper, pull the edges together, and deep-fry the morsel. Serve the rangoons with sweet and sour sauce for dipping. 

3. Crab Roll Sandwich 

If you want to enjoy a light summer sandwich, try a crab roll. The filling is made with crab meat, chives, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and hot sauce. To assemble the sandwich, top a brioche roll with a few leaves of fresh lettuce and spread the crab mixture on top. Add some pickles to give the combination a tangy flavor. 

4. Crab Meat Quiche

Fresh market seafood is a delicious addition to a warm, homemade quiche. This recipe calls for crab meat, shallots, Swiss cheese, eggs, half-and-half, as well as some herbs and spices. First, you pre-bake a homemade crust, and then fill the crust with the quiche mixture. The entire meal takes less than an hour to prepare and cook.

If you love fresh market seafood, visit Billy’s Seafood in Bon Secour, AL. They carry all kinds of seafood delicacies that are always fresh and ready to use. In addition to their in-person market, they have an overnight delivery option via FedEx or UPS. Learn about their services online or ask about their current selection by calling (251) 949-6288.