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Maryland Crab Potato Salad

Cultural Context

Originating from the Chesapeake Bay area, Maryland Crab Potato Salad showcases the state's famous blue crab. This dish is often served at summer gatherings and picnics, reflecting the region's seafood-rich culture. Today, variations can be found across the U.S., with many adding unique ingredients to suit personal tastes.

AmericanUSside
45 min
easy
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes
1 lb Dungeness crab
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup aioli
2 tablespoons stone ground mustard
1/2 cup green onions
1 cup celery
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup dill pickles
2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon celery seed
1 teaspoon tarragon
1/2 cup red peppers

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

crab meat

🥗Healthier: imitation crab

💰Cheaper: canned tuna

Imitation crab reduces cost while maintaining a seafood flavor.

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds creaminess.

Old Bay seasoning

🥗Healthier: Cajun seasoning

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Cajun seasoning offers a similar flavor profile.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potato cubes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and a different flavor.

1

Partially cook Yukon Gold potatoes until tender but not mushy.

2

Prepare dressing by whisking together sour cream and aioli.

3

Add stone ground mustard, diced celery, parsley, dill pickles, Old Bay seasoning, pepper, and salt to the dressing.

4

Mix dressing until well combined and adjust thickness with buttermilk or pickle juice if needed.

5

Gently stir in the cooked potatoes into the dressing.

6

Pick through Dungeness crab to remove shells or cartilage and add to a separate bowl.

7

Season crab with Old Bay seasoning, celery seed, and a little aioli to keep it moist.

8

Serve potato salad on a base of baby lettuce and top with crab meat, garnishing with green onions, tarragon, and red peppers.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixing

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlcolanderspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

shellfisheggsdairy

Also Known As

Crab SaladMaryland Crab Salad

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