Crab Cobb Salad with Caramelized Pecans Recipe

Name: Crab Cobb Salad with Caramelized Pecans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups pecan halves; ¼ cup white sugar; salt, to taste; 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 bag pre-washed salad greens (I used half a bag of romaine and half a bag of spring greens); salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 8 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled; 1 ½ cups diced seeded fresh tomatoes; 1 cup grated carrot; 2 large avocados, peeled,pitted and diced; 34 lemon, juice of, divided; garlic salt, to taste; 1 ½ cups lump crabmeat or 1 ½ cups imitation crabmeat (or a combination); 2 -3 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or 2 -3 ounces blue cheese; ranch dressing

Servings: persons

1 ¾ cups pecan halves
¼ cup white sugar
salt, to taste
18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 bag pre-washed salad greens (I used half a bag of romaine and half a bag of spring greens)
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
8 slices hickory smoked bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
1 ½ cups diced seeded fresh tomatoes
1 cup grated carrot
2 large avocados, peeled,pitted and diced
34 lemon, juice of, divided
garlic salt, to taste
1 ½ cups lump crabmeat or 1 ½ cups imitation crabmeat (or a combination)
2 -3 ounces crumbled gorgonzola or 2 -3 ounces blue cheese
ranch dressing

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["Make caramelized pecans (see directions below), cook bacon and drain and crumble, and prepare vegetables.", "Squeeze juice of half a lemon onto avocado pieces, sprinkle them with garlic salt, and stir gently to coat.", "Squeeze remaining lemon juice onto crab.", "Place salad greens in a large bowl.", "Sprinkle with salt and pepper and toss gently.", "Arrange toppings in triangle or pie-wedge shaped areas on top of salad in the following order clockwise: crab (at ""12 o'clock""), avocado, bacon, carrot, gorgonzola, pecans (1 to 1 1/2 cup), tomato.", "Serve from the middle outward, grabbing lettuce from underneath and taking bits from the various toppings.", "Pass ranch dressing.", "Enjoy!", "Caramelized Pecans: Place pecans and sugar in large metal skillet.", "Sprinkle with salt, cayenne and garlic powder.", "Cook on medium-low, stirring constantly, until sugar begins to melt and stick to the bottom of the pan, about 4-6 minutes.", "Continue stirring one minute, then lower heat to low and continue stirring constantly until sugar liquefies and the pecans are fully coated, about 3-5 more minutes.", "Remove immediately from heat and spread to cool on foil sprayed with cooking spray.", "When cool, separate gently.", "Note: This makes a bit more than you'll need for the salad to provide for the ""munch"" factor!"]

1728

kcal

Calories

117

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ¾ cups pecan halves, ¼ cup white sugar, salt, to taste, 18-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste, and more.

Yes, Crab Cobb Salad with Caramelized Pecans falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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Crab Cobb Salad with Caramelized Pecans

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