What do you serve at a crab feast?

What do you serve at a crab feast?

Don’t forget sides: Serve the crabs with local vegetables like corn, tomatoes and cucumbers (Conrad recommends dipping the vegetables in crab seasoning), plus extra items like hush puppies, fried chicken and even burgers and hot dogs.

What is a crabfest?

A crab feast is a fun almost no-cook option that will keep your guests talking for weeks about how much fun they had. Plus you don’t have to stand over a hot grill, so you can look fresh during your patio or porch party! Think about hosting a crab feast this upcoming Labor Day weekend.

Where is the Crab Festival in Maryland?

The Maryland Seafood Festival, which began in 1967, takes place on the Saturday and Sunday following Labor Day at Chesapeake Bay’s Sandy Point State Park on the far eastern edge of Annapolis. The festival lasts from morning to evening both days.

How many pounds Dungeness crab per person?

At an average weight of 2 pounds, a Dungeness will provide 8 to 10 ounces of meat. King and snow crab legs offer much higher yield of meat, so you can count on about a pound of legs to offer a good 8-ounce portion of meat. For a whole-crab feed, plan on around 8 ounces of meat per person.

How many pounds of crab legs does a person eat?

If you have some big eaters you might want to go with 2 pounds per person. If you are serving other things with this meal like surf & turf or your guests are not big eaters than you probably would get by with about 1 pound per person.

What goes with crabs for a dinner?

Here are a handful of the best crab side dishes:

• Steamed Artichokes with Garlic and Butter.
• Cottage-Cut French Fries.
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
• Lemon and Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce.
• Brandy-Infused Mayonnaise Dip.
• Twice-Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
• Zucchini, Onion and Corn Hash.
• Almond Caesar Salad.

How much is a pound of crab legs at Red Lobster?

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