Here in Maryland we love our crabs. Crab cakes, crab soup, and just about anything and everything that can be stuffed with crab, we try it. We may be a little obsessed, but that’s okay. Our Bay provides us with this Chesapeake treasure and we will never take it for granted. Here are 15 blue crab dishes to try in Maryland. That’s right – a crabby bucket list! How many have you had?
- Maryland Blue Crabs
vishpool / Flickr If a Marylander has never devoured a steamed blue crab, are they really a Marylander?
- Crab cakes
kae71463 / Flickr Whether you like ’em broiled or fried, we can all agree that little filler is a MUST.
- Maryland Crab Soup
jing wang / Flickr Some people only eat soup during the colder months. Marylanders know that crab soup is appropriate year-round.
- Crab Stuffed Shrimp
rocor / Flickr Seafood stuffed with seafood. You can’t go wrong.
- Cream of Crab Soup
Sarah Ross / Flickr Creamy, decadent, and quite possibly one of the most seductive Maryland foods.
- Soft Shell Crab
Nathan / Flickr Soft shell crab is an acquired taste. Try it at least once. Who knows? It may become a favorite.
- Crab Stuffed Mushrooms
Danny Ngan / Flickr The rich flavor of portobello combined with crab makes for a sinfully delicious combination.
- Crab Pizza
Nicole Hanusek / Flickr Everyone loves pizza. Dress it up with some blue crab and Old Bay for a tasty mashup.
- Crab Cake Benedict
Larry Hoffman / Flickr The best way to start your day. Period.
- Crab Stuffed Fish
Joan Nova / Flickr Whether it be flounder, salmon, or tilapia, adding crab to the mix provides a pleasing texture and taste.
- Crab Fries
Allan Chatto / Flickr Cheesy crab fries are one of those TREAT YO’SELF types of meals. Being this delicious should be illegal.
- Crab Stuffed Lobster
stu_spivack / Flickr Shellfish stuffed with shellfish. There is no end to what Marylanders will stuff with crab meat.
- Crab Dip
jennifer yin / Flickr Perfect for dipping pita, veggies, or um… by the spoonful.
- Chicken Chesapeake
Kimberly A. / Flickr Land and sea come together in this delightfully smooth combination.
- Crab Stuffed Twice Baked Potato
arsheffield / Flickr Bonus points for this one! I’m full just looking at this drool-worthy photo.
If scrolling through this post made you hungry, consider trying all of these Maryland crab specialties at least once. I know I’m up to the challenge. Are you?
vishpool / Flickr
If a Marylander has never devoured a steamed blue crab, are they really a Marylander?
kae71463 / Flickr
Whether you like ’em broiled or fried, we can all agree that little filler is a MUST.
jing wang / Flickr
Some people only eat soup during the colder months. Marylanders know that crab soup is appropriate year-round.
rocor / Flickr
Seafood stuffed with seafood. You can’t go wrong.
Sarah Ross / Flickr
Creamy, decadent, and quite possibly one of the most seductive Maryland foods.
Nathan / Flickr
Soft shell crab is an acquired taste. Try it at least once. Who knows? It may become a favorite.
Danny Ngan / Flickr
The rich flavor of portobello combined with crab makes for a sinfully delicious combination.
Nicole Hanusek / Flickr
Everyone loves pizza. Dress it up with some blue crab and Old Bay for a tasty mashup.
Larry Hoffman / Flickr
The best way to start your day. Period.
Joan Nova / Flickr
Whether it be flounder, salmon, or tilapia, adding crab to the mix provides a pleasing texture and taste.
Allan Chatto / Flickr
Cheesy crab fries are one of those TREAT YO’SELF types of meals. Being this delicious should be illegal.
stu_spivack / Flickr
Shellfish stuffed with shellfish. There is no end to what Marylanders will stuff with crab meat.
jennifer yin / Flickr
Perfect for dipping pita, veggies, or um… by the spoonful.
Kimberly A. / Flickr
Land and sea come together in this delightfully smooth combination.
arsheffield / Flickr
Bonus points for this one! I’m full just looking at this drool-worthy photo.
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