Deviled Crab

Can you use other kinds of crab meat to make deviled crab?

This recipe is easy to make because it calls for canned crab. But if you have access to fresh crab, you can make the recipe with other kinds like Dungeness, king, blue and stone. You can even make it using imitation crab meat to keep the price down a little bit.

How can you make deviled crab your own?

Just as you can easily alter the flavor of deviled eggs, you can also alter deviled crab. Want to give it a Tex-Mex spin? Try adding some chopped jalapenos or chipotle peppers to the mix. Looking for a French take? Try adding a teaspoon of herbes de Provence. Otherwise, adding some kalamata olives, oregano and a sprinkling of crumbled feta cheese will transport you to the Greek Isles!

How else can you serve deviled crab?

Served in individual ramekins, deviled crab makes an elegant single serving, but you can easily bake it in an 11x7-in. baking dish if you’re making a buffet-style meal. If you have fresh crabs, you can also bake the mixture inside the cleaned crab shell bodies. You may need more than 6 crabs, as most crab shells won’t hold the same amount as a ramekin—so be sure to watch them when they’re in the oven so they don’t overbake. If you liked this recipe, make sure to try more of our best crab recipes.

—James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Culinary Editor