Delicious Sides to Serve with Crab Dishes ⋆ Life With Heidi

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Delicious Sides to Serve with Crab Dishes

Is it seafood night in your home? Some king crab legs, crab cakes, or blue crab perhaps?

Crab is a great choice whether you are trying to be healthy or just trying to make a delicious, impressive meal.

All species of crab are low-fat and an excellent source of protein. Crabs are also a great source of minerals and other nutrients.

Let’s be honest, seafood is the superstar of any meal, but you still need fabulous side dishes. Stick around to learn what sides to pair with crab dishes.

What To Serve With Crab Dishes

Whether you’re making baked crab legs, grilled crab legs, crab cakes or fish you want to compliment the seafood with just the right sides.

What goes with crab cakes? What are your favorite side dishes for fish? What is the best vegetable to serve with crab legs? Let’s look at some suggestions.

Finger Foods

You eat your crab legs with your hands, why not accompany the main dish with various finger foods?

Make some homemade French fries or corn on the cob. Keep it healthy with some asparagus spears.

Potatoes

Potatoes have always been a great choice to accompany seafood for a complete meal.

Baked or mashed potatoes are a simple side dish that will not overpower the crab. Add some garlic butter to kick them up a notch.

What kind of potatoes should you serve with crab cakes? Try a cold potato salad with red onions and dressed with a mustard/mayonnaise mixture.

Salad

Balance your meal with a strawberry-spinach salad or a citrus salad with an orange-dijon mustard dressing.

Tomato, basil and green beans with oil and vinegar is another good choice. Don’t overcook the beans. Keep them slightly crunchy.

Steak

Make your “let’s stay in” night extra special with surf and turf. Accompany your crab with filet mignon or a rib-eye steak.

Grilled or Roasted Vegetables

Roasted or grilled vegetables are a hit when paired with the sweet, buttery taste of crab.

Throw some vegetables like Brussel sprouts, zucchini, asparagus, carrots or squash on the grill or in a roasting pan in the oven. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

Deviled Eggs

You may think of deviled eggs as a brunch item, but they pair well with crab dishes.

Traditionally made by mixing mayo and mustard with the hard-boiled egg yolks, you can try adding a new twist. Add avocado, bacon or hot sauce for an updated version of this classic.

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