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Baked Crab Salad Recipe

This creamy, dreamy Baked Crab Salad is a seafood lover's dream come true! Tender crab meat is mixed with a zesty blend of mayonnaise, celery, onion, and seasonings, then baked to golden perfection under a crunchy layer of buttered breadcrumbs. A perfect appetizer or light lunch, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 225.2 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Baked Crab Salad

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How to Make Baked Crab Salad

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, gently combine crab meat, mayonnaise, celery, red onion, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the crab mixture into a greased 8x8 inch baking dish.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine bread crumbs and melted butter until evenly moistened.
  5. Sprinkle the buttered bread crumbs evenly over the top of the crab salad.
  6. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until bubbly and golden brown.
  7. Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

5g

Fat

26g

Carbs

3g

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