CHUTNEY

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• Kernels from 2 ears yellow corn (about 1-1/2 cups)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon minced jalapeho chile
• 3 tablespoons minced red onion
• 1 cup diced fresh pineapple
• 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

CRAB CAKES

• 3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
• 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise,
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 1 pound fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, cartilage and shell bits removed (about 3 cups)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup canola oil

Crab Cakes with Corn and Pineapple Chutney

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• 1 pound fresh Louisiana lump crabmeat
• 1 package “Hoodoo YOU Wanna Voodoo? Dip™” mix
• 1 (8 ounce package) cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 (16 ounce) bottle Green Goddess salad dressing
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 
• 2 cups packed fresh baby spinach, chopped finely
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• chopped green onions

Hoodoo YOU Wanna Voodoo? Dip

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• 1 pound fresh Louisiana lump crabmeat
• 1 lemon
• 2 garlic cloves 
• 1½ cups sour cream
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 4 green onion tops
• 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 large shallots, minced
• 1 cup packed fresh baby spinach 
• 2 ripe tomatoes, chopped

Green Goddess Louisiana Crab Dip

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• 1 pound unsalted butter
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 6 fresh artichokes
• juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tablespoons)
• 1 pound button mushrooms
• 1 bunch scallions, chopped
• 1 pound jumbo Louisiana lump crabmeat, cleaned
• lemon quarters, for garnish (optional)

Crabmeat Yvonne, from Galatoire's

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• 4 medium eggplants, split lengthwise
• 2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 4 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
• 2 cups white or yellow onions, chopped
• 1 pound 16-20 count uncooked wild-caught Louisiana shrimp, peeled, deveined, coarsely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons dry Italian-style breadcrumbs
• 1/2 pound Louisiana lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese

Seafood Stuffed Eggplant

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• 2 cups cooked Cajun Country Medium Grain Rice
• 5 tablespoons butter, divided
• 8-ounce package cream cheese
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 oz. fresh mushrooms, roughly chopped
• 1 lb peeled and deveined Louisiana shrimp
• 1 lb fresh Louisiana crabmeat
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs

Cajun Seafood Rice Casserole

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Cheesy Bread Crumb Topping

• 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup grated Grana Padano or Parmesan Cheese

Crabmeat Gratin

• 1 tablespoon butter, plus more for buttering dishes
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 1 (14-ounce) can artichoke hearts (or 2 fresh artichoke bottoms, cooked until tender), diced
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon sherry or brandy, optional
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup cream
• Hot sauce to taste
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 pound button mushrooms, thinly sliced
• 1 pound best-quality cooked crabmeat (lump, jumbo lump, or a combination of lump and claw)
• 1/4 cup finely chopped scallions

Susan Spicer's Crabmeat Gratin

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• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 cups chopped onions
• 1¼ tablespoons fresh minced garlic
• ​1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• ​3/4 cup chopped celery
• ​1 (10-ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles such as Ro-tel
• ​1/2 cup dark roux (jarred, or see recipe here)
• ​4 cups seafood stock from a carton, or see recipe here
• ​8 cups water or additional stock
• ​2 bay leaves
• ​1 cup sliced okra (optional; see note)
• ​1 pound Louisiana lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
• ​3 pounds Louisiana shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ​1 pound gumbo crabs, cracked (optional)
• ​1/2 cup chopped green onions
• ​salt and pepper to taste
• hot cooked rice for serving
• hot buttered French bread for serving

Mike Anderson's Seafood Gumbo

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• 1 tablespoon salted butter
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions (white and green parts)
• 3 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, cleaned 
• 3 large eggs 
• salt and freshly ground black pepper

Crabmeat Omelette: Classic Recipe

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• 12 ounces lump crab meat, picked over for shells and cartilage 
• 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup flat leaf parsley, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 lb ripe tomatoes, chopped
• 1/3 cup dry white wine
• 1 pound linguine, fresh or dried
• salt and pepper to taste
• French bread, for serving
• grated parmesan, for serving

Linguine with Crab Meat

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