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Low in fat and high in protein, Canned Crab Meat is a convenient and affordable alternative to real crab meat and lobster. It’s easy to work with and cooks quickly, so you can satisfy your seafood craving even faster. In this post, you’ll find the most popular canned crab brands and the best canned crabmeat recipes.
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Best Canned Crab Meat Salad Recipe

Made with canned crab meat, lemon, and fresh veggies, this easy crab salad is zesty, flavorful, and refreshing. It’s one of our favorite crab meat recipes, and is perfect as a summer side dish.
Keyword Best Canned Crab Meat
Servings 4

Ingredients

  • 3/4 lb canned crab meat
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 medium cucumber diced
  • 1/2 medium avocado diced

Instructions

  • Drain the crab meat.
  • Add the tomatoes, onions, cilantro, and lemon juice to a large bowl. Mix well.
  • Add the crab meat, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until combined.
  • Cover with a piece of plastic wrap, and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Let it rest for 30-60 minutes.
  • Add diced cucumber and avocado right before serving. Mix gently, serve and enjoy!