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Homemade crab Norfolk served with crusty bread.

How to Make Crab Norfolk at Home

Carne Diem Culinary
This simple Northeastern crab dish is the perfect summer appetizer. Lump crab meat is gently cooked in butter, vinegar and seasoning for a fresh and simple seafood dish.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American, American Northeast, North American
Servings 4
Calories 173 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven and stovetop safe pan

Ingredients
  

  • 12 Ounces Lump Crab Meat
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter Divided
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vinegar Tarragon or wine vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon Hot Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon Paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon Seafood Seasoning optional

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Combine the seasonings and liquid ingredients in a small bowl or mixing bowl.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons of the butter over medium-high heat, in a stove and oven safe dish. Add the crab and cook for about 1-2 minutes. Gently stir in the seasoning and liquid and gently mix, then remove from the heat.
  • Top with the additional 2 tablespoons of butter and add the pan to the oven. Bake for 4-6 minutes until slightly browned.
  • Remove and serve with crusty bread or crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 0.3gProtein: 16gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 819mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 384IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Butter, Crab, paprika, Vinegar, Worcestershire Sauce
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