True Crab Blend Recipes
Like a boardwalk crab feast in a bottle.
Created with Hooper’s Crab House, this seasoning combines our Chesapeake spices with malt vinegar tang. Sprinkle it on seafood, fries, or anything that needs that true Maryland crab house vibe.
| # | Recipe | Why It Works | Ingredients | Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boardwalk Crab Fries | Vinegar tang + bay spice. | 2 lb fries; 2 tbsp oil; 1½ tbsp True Crab | Bake/air fry fries till crisp; toss with blend. |
| 2 | Vinegar-Bay Fried Chicken | Tang without marinade. | 8 thighs; 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp True Crab | Oil + season; roast 425°F 35–40 min; dust with pinch more. |
| 3 | Steamed Shrimp | Classic with vinegar twist. | 2 lb shrimp; ½ cup beer; 2 tbsp cider vinegar; 1½ tbsp True Crab | Steam 4–6 min over liquid; toss with spice. |
| 4 | Crab Pretzel Dip | Tangy cheesy dip. | 8 oz cream cheese; 1 cup cheddar; ¼ cup mayo; 1½ tsp True Crab; 8 oz crab (optional) | Mix; warm until melty; serve with pretzels. |
| 5 | Fish Sandwich | Boardwalk flavor. | 4 fried cod; buns; tartar; lettuce; 1 tsp True Crab per filet | Dust fish; assemble sandwiches. |
| 6 | True Crab Butter | Corn & seafood finish. | 8 tbsp butter; 1 tsp True Crab; lemon | Melt butter; stir spice; brush on seafood/corn. |
| 7 | Tangy Slaw | Cuts crab cake richness. | Slaw mix; ½ cup mayo; 2 tbsp vinegar; 1 tsp sugar; 1 tsp True Crab | Mix; chill. |
| 8 | Boardwalk Popcorn | Addictive snack. | 12 cups popcorn; 3 tbsp butter; 1 tsp True Crab | Toss hot popcorn with butter + spice. |
| 9 | Roasted Cauliflower | Tangy spiced veg. | 1 cauliflower; 2 tbsp oil; 1½ tsp True Crab | Roast 450°F 18–22 min. |
| 10 | Deviled Eggs | Perfect MD flavor. | 12 eggs; ¼ cup mayo; 2 tsp Dijon; 1 tsp True Crab | Fill halves; dust tops. |
Tomahawk Jim’s Seasoning is proud to partner with Sysco Eastern Maryland to bring our locally crafted blends to restaurants across the Eastern Shore and beyond. We offer bold, versatile seasonings created by chefs, for chefs—perfect for seafood, meats, and everyday kitchen use.