This lasagna combines many of life’s greatest pleasures — creamy cheese, perfectly al dente pasta, and decadent seafood — into an upscale lasagna. With a homemade white sauce and lots of lobster, crab, and shrimp, it hits the spot in a major way — and it will make you forget about the bad rap that the combination of cheese and seafood often gets. While lasagna might seem to be a bit of a tedious project, it’s quite easy to make if you approach the recipe in steps (which is also a great tip for any layered dish). Plus, at the end of it, you’ll have enough lasagna to serve the whole neighborhood. Assembling this dish starts with the prep: Gather your ingredients and...
This is THE best hot crab dip. This is what we consider the king of the hot dips, which begins, like most baked dips, with cream cheese, but the key ingredients really amplify that crabby flavor. Use the best lump crab you can find—but whether your budget has room for the finest fresh crab or just allows for canned crab, this easy baked dip will still be a hit at your party. Yields 24 servings 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature 1/3 cup sour cream 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup ketchup 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 lemon, zested and juiced 2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay® 2 teaspoons paprika 1 teaspoon hot sauce 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste 6 ounces shredded white Cheddar...
Here is a popular recipe for classic crab cakes, inspired by the Maryland style, which emphasizes the flavor of the crab meat. Ingredients 1 lb. lump crab meat, picked over for shells1/2 cup mayonnaise1 large egg, lightly beaten1 tbsp Dijon mustard1 tsp Worcestershire sauce1 tsp Old Bay seasoning1/2 cup breadcrumbs (panko or regular)1 tbsp fresh parsley, choppedJuice of 1/2 lemonSalt and pepper, to tasteOil or butter for cooking Instructions Prepare the mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, beaten egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Combine ingredients: Gently fold in the crab meat, breadcrumbs, and chopped parsley. Be careful not to overmix, as this will break up the lumps...
