Panga 1,484 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 I will be trying some of these on Oz day as crabs everywhere and thick as and full. www.travel-australia-bible.com/crab-recipes Cheers Does not want to show site, so just try to copy as there are some great recipes here. BarneyB and wildfish 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panga 1,484 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Might have got it right I hope. Blue Swimmer Crab recipes for the more adventurous.†Whilst blue swimmer crabs are delicious to eat straight from a pot of boiling salt water on their own, or in buttered sandwiches doused with seafood sauce, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy and experiment with these popular crustaceans. Here's a few to start with and we will add to them and hopefully you can submit some too! Just use the form at the bottom of the page to send us your favourite crab recipes. Cooking Time Note that crabs should be cooked for about 8 minutes in boiling salt water or until floating.Try some different crab recipes, changing the taste and presentation, particularly if you live in blue swimmer crab country and catch them frequently. They are so good cooked fresh but it’s always great to try new things. Crab Recipes Crab CocktailIngredientsCooked blue swimmer crabs.Lettuce or mesculin mix.Seafood cocktail sauce, tartare sauce, mayonnaise or whatever you prefer. MethodThis one is so simple, yet as elegant as you want to make it.Cook, clean and shell your crabs and arrange them on lettuce leaves or mesculin mix in an attractive bowl or cocktail glass.Cover with a delicious seafood sauce.Garnish with spring onion, parsley, coriander or whatever tickles your fancy. Thai Green Crab Ingredients6 -8 cooked and cleaned crabs2 Tbspns of cooking oil2 cans of coconut milk1 can of coconut cream2 Tbspns of green curry paste2 Tbspns of fish oil2 Tbspns of brown sugar2 Tbspns of spices to taste1 garlic clove chopped2 cups rice MethodCook crabs in salted boiling water for about 8 minutes or until floating, then clean thoroughly.Start cooking rice in boiling water.Heat oil in wok and add coconut cream, stirring slightly for a couple of minutes.Add the coconut milk slowly and continue stirring.Stir in the thai green curry paste and stir occasionally for a few minutes.Add garlic, spices, sugar, and fish oil to the sauce and continue stirring.Add the crabs to the sauce and cover.Once the rice is cooked serve up and place the crabs on top along with the thai sauce.Note: The crabs can be served totally cleaned and shelled with meat only or still with partial shell on the legs, however you prefer.If you choose to leave the legs in their shells a water bowl and serviettes will definitely come in handy! Tomato, Garlic & White Wine Crab Ingredients4 uncooked crabs4 chopped garlic cloves1 finely chopped brown onion1 or 2 finely chopped red chillis400g can diced tomatoes2 Tbspns chopped parsley2 Tbspns lemon juice3 Tbspns oil1 cup of white wineSalt and pepper to taste MethodCook crabs in salted boiling water for about 8 minutes or until floating, then clean thoroughly.Cut the crabs into quarters.Heat the cooking oil in a pan and then add onion, chilli and garlic and cook for a few minutes on medium heat.Add white wine, tomatoes, crab and stir. Cover the pan and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.Add the lemon, parsley, salt and pepper. Stir through and serve with a green salad, crusty bread, or whatever you prefer. Crab Cakes Ingredients12-15 cooked crabs (cleaned and shelled)3 large potatoes mashed3 chopped spring onions2 Tbspns finely chopped parsleySalt and pepper to taste1 beaten eggPlain flour to dust crab cakesOlive oil to fry MethodMix all ingredients in a bowl and cool in refrigerator for about half an hour. When cooled shape the mixture into cakes 6-8cm in diameter. Dust them with flour and shallow-fry in oil over medium heat for 5 minutes each side or until golden brown.Serve with salad and seafood sauce. Crab Bisque Ingredients1 can of tomato soup1 can of cream of mushroom soup2 cups of milk6 cooked crabs (cleaned and shelled), shredded meat4 shallots (spring onions), chopped MethodAdd soups, milk and shredded crab meat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently. Do not boil. When heated through serve garnished with shallots. Crab Stuffed Mushrooms Ingredients2 Tbpns butter2 Tbpns finely chopped shallots (spring onions)1 cup cooked and shredded crabmeat1/2 cup dry bread crumbs1/4 cup grated cheese1 beaten egg1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 teaspoon dill1/2 cup melted butter1 1/2 pounds fresh button mushrooms, stems removed1/2 cup grated cheese1/4 cup dry white wine MethodPreheat oven to 200 degrees celsius.Meanwhile melt 2 Tbspns of butter in a pan and cook the shallots until soft, approx 2 minutes. Leave shallots aside in a bowl. Stir in crabmeat, bread crumbs, 1/4 cup cheese, egg, lemon juice, and dill. Mix well.Pour 1/2 cup of melted butter in a medium size baking dish and use a baking brush to coat the mushroom caps in butter. Fill the mushrooms with crab filling and top them with the remaining 1/2 cup grated cheese. Pour 1/4 cup white wine into the baking dish and place stuffed mushrooms in to cook for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted and browned. 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doobie 5,802 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 mmm, they do read nicely for recipes. I'm sure you'll 'fun' trying those especially with all the crabs you're catching. Enjoy them on Aussie Day Panga 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Panga 1,484 Posted January 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 Will be trying them out, maybe a MASSIVE crab eating day or two followed by ..... lots of trips to the loo's (which is closest) doobie, Bloodworm, BarneyB and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
doobie 5,802 Posted January 23, 2017 Report Share Posted January 23, 2017 lol, yes you may have to pace yourself a little - and definitely no All Bran for brekky !! My first 3 choices would be Thai Green Crab, the Tomato, Garlic & White Wine as first choices or Crab Bisque (in that order) and then the rest Panga 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
AmethystGalaxy 0 Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 These recipes sound amazing! We have heaps of crab meat in the deep freezer that I boiled up in my secret stock. It's been another fantastic bluey season this summer! Will have to give these recipes a go 😊 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rybak 620 Posted February 19, 2017 Report Share Posted February 19, 2017 You can simply cook tasty crabs on the BBQ. Clean the raw crabs & cut into quarters. You can marinate the quarters in whatever you like for at least an hour or so (better if overnight) or as I do most times, sprinkle the crabs with salt, pepper, some spices and lemon juice and just throw them on a hot barby. Turn over a few times & done. Simple as & tasty. (do the crabs first as an appetiser, then clean the plate if you are continuing to cook meat etc.). Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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