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Buffalo Crab

Cultural Context

Buffalo Crab is a delightful twist on the classic Buffalo chicken wings, originating from Buffalo, New York. This dish showcases the region's love for spicy flavors and seafood, combining tender crab meat with zesty hot sauce. Over the years, it has gained popularity beyond its origins, often served at parties and gatherings, appealing to both crab lovers and those seeking a unique appetizer.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb blue crabs
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup beer
2 tablespoons buffalo seasoning

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

crab meat

🥗Healthier: canned tuna

💰Cheaper: canned salmon

Canned tuna or salmon can mimic the texture and flavor at a lower cost.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: homemade hot sauce

Sriracha offers a similar flavor with less sodium.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Oat flour is gluten-free and adds fiber.

1

Clean the blue crabs by removing the tops, gills, and stomach contents.

2

Rinse the crabs in water to ensure they are clean.

3

Place the crabs on a griddle at 450°F (232°C) with some butter.

4

Sprinkle salt on the crabs.

5

Add beer to the griddle to create steam.

6

Cover the crabs with a lid to steam them.

7

After a few minutes, sprinkle buffalo seasoning on top of the crabs.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

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Also Known As

Buffalo Crab CakesBuffalo Style CrabCrab Buffalo Wings

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