My family loves soup and I make it for them at least once a week. Crab is the perfect ingredient to elevate that tried and true recipe from boring to extraordinary. I happen to love tomatoes and at the end of the season this is a great way to use up all those “less than perfect” tomatoes that might not be quite perfect enough to make the plate on that Caprese salad. In the cooler months, you can easily substitute high quality canned tomatoes to give a little break from the cold Winter months with a Summertime classic.
Crabby Avocado Toast
Avocado toast, just add crab! We have been doing this one for awhile, it is very simple, fresh and extremely delicious. Feel free to use any type of bread you want, rustic multi-grain works very well.
Crab Puttanesca
Always one of my favorite classic dishes to get an easy upscale update with the addition of crab. Since it is the height of tomato season, I switch from the traditional tomato sauce to a much lighter “Summer” version featuring fresh, roasted baby tomatoes.
Caribbean Crab Chowder
Bahamian or Caribbean Conch Chowder is a menu staple throughout Florida and for good reason. The combination of fresh produce, warm Island spices and a light yet flavorful broth make it perfect for the warm weather that is Florida. The drawback for me is usually the conch meat itself, which instead of being tender and delicate tends to be tough and chewy from being overcooked. I have a simple solution, lose the conch and replace it with our fantastic crab meat!
Easy Crab & Corn Chowder
I better know how to make a good soup, especially if there is crab in it! This is a very quick and easy version of the classic crab & corn chowder.
Crab Tortilla Soup
A quick, relatively easy and unique spin on tortilla soup!
Crab, Spinach & Artichoke Dip
This is a very version of the classic hot dip with the upscaled addition of our delicious crab meat.
Crab & Corn Raviolo with Citrus-Ginger Butter Sauce
Oversized handmade ravioli filled with crab, corn and creamy ricotta bathed in a zesty ginger butter sauce and toasted pine nuts. A beautiful appetizer or put a few on a plate and garnish with a little more crab for a signature main course.
Sweet Pea & Crab Risotto
Taking my basic risotto recipe and finishing it with a smooth vibrant green puree of sweet peas, fresh crab meat and roasted tomatoes creates a delicious and visually stunning first course, entrée or even elegant side dish.
Crab Gnocchi with Asparagus Cream and Roasted Asparagus, Shiitakes, Tomatoes and Corn
Delicate and soft handmade potato gnocchi studded with fresh crab meat and chives. The gnocchi are tossed in a nutty brown butter sauce with roasted seasonal vegetables and set over a pool of fresh pureed asparagus..