Crab Cakes: A quintessential crab dish. Combine lump crab meat with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, and seasonings, then form into patties and pan-fry or bake.

• She-Crab Soup: A creamy and luxurious soup made with crab meat, cream, sherry, and a touch of spice. Often garnished with crab roe (the "mustard").

• Crab Imperial: A decadent baked dish featuring lump crab meat, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and seasonings. Often served in a casserole dish or individual ramekins.

• Soft-Shell Crab: A true delicacy. Soft-shell crabs are blue crabs that have recently molted and have a soft, edible shell. They can be pan-fried, grilled, or deep-fried.

• Crab Dip: A crowd-pleasing appetizer. Combine crab meat with cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, and seasonings, then bake until bubbly. Serve with crackers, vegetables, or bread.

• Crab Rangoon: A popular appetizer featuring crab meat, cream cheese, and seasonings wrapped in a wonton wrapper and deep-fried.

• Crab Mac and Cheese: An indulgent comfort food. Add lump crab meat to your favorite mac and cheese recipe for a decadent twist.

• Crab Fritters: Similar to crab cakes, but smaller and often served as an appetizer.

• Crab Pasta: Toss crab meat with your favorite pasta and a creamy or tomato-based sauce.

• Crab Omelets or Frittatas: Add crab meat to your morning eggs for a protein-packed and flavorful breakfast or brunch.

• Stuffed Crabs: Cleaned crab shells are filled with a mixture of crab meat, breadcrumbs, vegetables, and seasonings, then baked.