The Blue Crab Cookbook: 50 Blue Crab Recipes for Maryland Crab Cakes, Chesapeake Crab Dip, Pasta, Gumbo, Soups, Sandwiches & Coastal Seafood Favorites

From classic Maryland-style crab cakes and Chesapeake crab dip to creamy pasta, hearty gumbo, crispy croquettes, tacos, sandwiches and elegant stuffed seafood, these recipes give blue crab a place at the center of everyday meals as well as special occasions.

Inside you'll find a wide variety of ways to enjoy blue crab, including:

• Maryland-Style Blue Crab Cakes with classic remoulade

• Steamed Blue Crabs with Chesapeake Seasoning

• Classic Chesapeake Crab Dip

• Blue Crab Imperial

• Maryland-Style Deviled Crab

• Blue Crab Po' Boys

• Blue Crab Pasta with Lemon Cream

• Blue Crab Linguine with Garlic and Chili

• Blue Crab and Shrimp Gumbo

• Blue Crab Etouffée

• Blue Crab and Sausage Jambalaya

• Blue Crab and Corn Chowder

• Blue Crab Bisque

• Blue Crab Risotto

• Blue Crab Mac and Cheese

• Garlic Butter Blue Crab

• Blue Crab Rangoon

• Blue Crab Tostadas

• Blue Crab Tacos with Lime Slaw

• Blue Crab Quesadillas

• Blue Crab Fried Rice

• Blue Crab Veracruz

• Blue Crab Curry

• Blue Crab Stuffed Salmon

• Blue Crab Stuffed Flounder

• Blue Crab Stuffed Lobster Tails

• Blue Crab Benedict

• Blue Crab Pot Pie

• Blue Crab and Sweet Corn Fritters

• Blue Crab Croquettes

• Blue Crab and Artichoke Dip

• Blue Crab Deviled Eggs

• Blue Crab Caesar Salad

• Blue Crab and Avocado Salad

• Blue Crab and Mango Salsa Cups

• Blue Crab Pizza with Roasted Garlic

Whether you caught your own blue crabs, picked up fresh crabmeat from a seafood market, or simply love the distinctive sweet flavor of blue crab, this cookbook offers plenty of inspiration beyond the traditional crab cake.

The recipes range from quick appetizers and casual sandwiches to comforting casseroles, soups and pasta dishes and impressive seafood dinners. Chesapeake-inspired favorites sit alongside Southern, Cajun, Creole, Mexican and Asian-influenced preparations, creating a diverse collection for anyone who enjoys cooking with crab.

You'll find recipes suitable for crab feasts, family dinners, summer gatherings, seafood nights, game-day appetizers and relaxed coastal meals. Many recipes are approachable enough for everyday cooking while still offering something special for entertaining.

If you love Maryland crab cakes, Chesapeake seafood, fresh blue crab, crab dip, crab soups or creative seafood recipes, this collection gives you 50 different ways to put blue crab to work in the kitchen.

From the first bite of a crispy crab cake to a steaming bowl of gumbo or a plate of creamy crab linguine, The Blue Crab Cookbook is designed to help you turn fresh crabmeat into memorable meals.