How Do You Cook Canned Crab Meat?
Fresh crab meat is a delight, but if you dont have it available, you can use canned crab meat instead to make a host of delicious recipes. Some are so good that you wont even miss having fresh crab. An important thing to remember when using canned crab meat is to carefully look through it and remove any fragments of bone or shell you find. There are almost sure to be at least a few tiny shards in amongst the meat, and unexpectedly biting down on one can sure ruin the eating experience. My favorite snacking use for canned crab meat is as a spread for bread. Melt some butter in a pan, mince a clove of garlic and throw it in, then stir in some crab meat and cook over medium heat for just a few minutes. While the meat is still hot, spread it over pieces of crusty French bread or a slice of sourdough. Mmmm! I also use crab meat, canned or fresh, in two recipes that call on my Louisiana heritage: Gumbo. Of course! Just add crab meat to any gumbo recipe that normally calls for shrimp. Or, use
