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. |