An All-Crab Menu for National Crab Day
Crab lovers, take note: National Crab Day is March 9th. While it’s not the kind of holiday that comes with a day off or a long weekend, we’ll gladly take any excuse to celebrate the sweet, delicate, uniquely delectable flavor of everyone’s favorite crustacean. What better way to celebrate National Crab Day than with a full day of crab-based meals? These seven recipes will take you from a leisurely brunch (March 9th, 2024 is a Saturday, after all) right through to a delicious, hearty dinner. Pick your favorites and create your own perfect menu—whether you opt for a full day of crab dishes or just one meal, you’re in for a memorably delicious National Crab Day.
The Most Important Meal of the Day: Brunch
A great brunch is relaxed yet extravagant, the kind of meal that’s an event in itself. Crab makes perfect sense with this vibe. Although its flavor is light and mild, it’s an indulgent ingredient that makes any dish feel special and high-end. Our Herby Crustless Quiche with Crab and Bacon and Crab Benedict show off crab’s range: It can stand out in a savory quiche packet with herbs and bacon, or it can be a perfectly sweet foil to poached eggs and Hollandaise.
Keep Things Light for Lunch
After a hearty brunch, lunch is probably the last thing on your mind—but when afternoon hunger inevitably strikes, something light and refreshing is sure to hit the spot. Our Lemon Orzo Crab Salad definitely fits the bill: It’s veggie-heavy and filling, with a flavorful lemon vinaigrette that nicely complements all the ingredients. Or, for something a little different, try our Spicy Soy Ginger Glass Noodles with Crab, which is loaded with fresh ginger, chilies, and herbs. This dish is an ideal lunch for those who crave intense flavors.
Take Comfort in a Delicious Dinner
For the final meal of the day, comfort food is very much on the menu. Crab may be light in both flavor and texture, but it can carry a hearty, comforting dish with the best of them. A big, warming bowl of Crab Bisque makes an excellent first course—or, with enough bread and butter, a main dish. Our Crab Pesto Pasta combines comforting carbs with delicious, garlicky pesto and sweet crab for a pasta dish you’ll want to put on repeat. And for the ultimate in crab-based comfort, try our Maryland-Style Crab Cakes po’boy sandwich style: Serve on toasted French rolls with shredded lettuce, sliced tomato, pickles, and mayo.
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- Packet Up! White Tuna Salad Kit
- Packet Up! Pink Salmon Salad Kit
- Mix it Up! Cheesy Tuna Casserole Kit
- Wild Caught Light Tuna in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, OLD BAY Seasoning
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Chili Lime
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Dill Tuna Salad
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Lemon Garlic
- Wild Caught Light Tuna Packet, Sweet & Spicy
- Wild Caught Albacore Tuna in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Packet
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon in Spring Water Packet, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Lemon Pepper
- Wild Caught Smoked Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Natural Wood Smoke
- Wild Caught Smoked Alaskan Pink Salmon Packet, Maple Smokehouse Flavor
- Wild Caught Sardines in Water
- Wild Caught Sardines in Olive Oil
- Wild Caught Sardines in Oil, Lightly Smoked
- Wild Caught Sardines, Mediterranean Style
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Water, 25% Less Sodium
- Wild Caught Chunk Light Tuna in Oil
- Wild Caught Solid White Pure Tuna, No Drain
- Wild Caught Solid White Pure Tuna, No Drain, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Water, No Salt Added
- Wild Caught Solid White Premium Albacore Tuna in Oil
- Wild Caught Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water
- Wild Caught Chunk White Albacore Tuna in Water, Low Sodium
- Wild Caught Solid Yellowfin Pure Tuna, No Drain
- Wild Caught Chunk Yellowfin Tuna in Vegetable Oil
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, Skinless & Boneless
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, 25% Less Sodium
- Wild Caught Alaskan Pink Salmon, Traditional Style
- Wild Caught Alaskan Sockeye Red Salmon, Traditional Style
- Wild Caught White Crabmeat
- Wild Caught Lump Crabmeat
- Imitation Crabmeat in Brine Packet
- Wild Caught Chopped Clams
- Whole Baby Clams
- Smoked Baby Clams in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Chub Mackerel in Brine
- Wild Caught Mackerel Fillet in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Mackerel in Oil Packet
- Whole Oysters
- Fancy Smoked Oysters in Oil
- Smoked Oysters in Oil Packet
- Wild Caught Sardines in Lemon Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Mustard Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce
- Wild Caught Sardines in Louisiana Hot Sauce Packet
- Wild Caught Sardines in Oil with Natural Smoke Flavor Packet
- Perfectly Crisp Shrimp
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Garlic & Spinach
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Jalapeno
- Crispy Stuffed Shrimp – Creamy Wonton
- Infusions Basil Tuna
- Infusions Lemon & Thyme Tuna
- Infusions Thai Chili Tuna
- Infusions Garlic & Herb Tuna
- Infusions Cracked Black Pepper Tuna
- Wild Caught Pink Salmon with Lemon & Chive
- To-Go Cups – Chunk Light Tuna in Water
- Crab Cakes
- Blue Swimming Crab – Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Super Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Jumbo Lump
- Blue Swimming Crab – Backfin
- Blue Swimming Crab – Colossal
- Blue Swimming Crab – Claw
- Blue Swimming Crab – Special
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Cooked, Extra Large
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Extra Large
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Jumbo
- Responsibly Raised Shrimp, Uncooked, Medium
- Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- Raw Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp
- Raw Shell On, Easy to Peel Shrimp
- Easy Grillers Uncooked Shrimp
- Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail-On Shrimp
- Cooked Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off Shrimp
