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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.
How do you make crab legs at home?
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. Let it rest for 30-60 minutes.