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What is the best way to cook crab meat?
Drain the crab meat well if you use canned crab. Add tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Mix well. Add crab meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Can you use canned crab meat instead of fresh?
Canned Crab Meat. Canned crab meat is an economical alternative to fresh lump crab meat, so feel free to use it if a recipe calls for crab meat. To freshen the flavor of the canned crab meat, soak it in ice water for 10 minutes; then drain and pat it dry. Find canned crab meat on the supermarket aisle along with canned tuna and salmon.
How do you make crab cakes with canned crab?
Drain the crab meat well if you use canned crab. Add tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Mix well. Add crab meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined. Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator.
What is crab meat?
Crab meat is a tasty protein that can be prepared in a variety of ways. Crabmeat is delicious in sushi rolls, pasta dishes or combined with mayonnaise and chopped onions for a refreshing salad. Crabs are also an essential ingredient in a seafood boil or seafood gumbo, along with corn, sausage and other shellfish.