Uncle Bubba's Crab Martini Recipe

Name: Uncle Bubba's Crab Martini
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 to 15 fresh asparagus stalks; 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons spicy or Dijon mustard; 2 to 3 small tomatoes, diced; Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more for dipping glass; 1 pound lump crab meat, cleaned, picked and cooked; 1 pound claw crab meat, clean, picked and cooked; Lemon pepper and seasoning salt; House Seasoning, recipe follows; Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); Lemon wedges, for garnish; Olives, for garnish

Servings: persons

12 to 15 fresh asparagus stalks
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons spicy or Dijon mustard
2 to 3 small tomatoes, diced
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more for dipping glass
1 pound lump crab meat, cleaned, picked and cooked
1 pound claw crab meat, clean, picked and cooked
Lemon pepper and seasoning salt
House Seasoning, recipe follows
Crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Lemon wedges, for garnish
Olives, for garnish

1
In a large pot bring salted water to a boil and blanch the asparagus by placing them in boiling salted water for 1 minute, and immediately shocking them in a bowl of ice water (an ice water bath.)
2
Trim the very bottom of the asparagus and discard.
3
Cut off the top 2 inches of the asparagus and set aside for garnish.
4
Finely chop the remaining asparagus.
5
In a medium bowl, combine the asparagus with the mayonnaise, mustard, tomatoes, lemon zest and lemon juice.
6
Gently fold the crabmeat into the asparagus mixture and season to taste with lemon pepper and House Seasoning.
7
Using the extra lemon juice wet the rim of the martini glass and dip it into the crab boil seasoning.
8
Put the crab mixture into the prepared glass and serve with the asparagus tops, lemon wedges, and olives as garnish.
9
1 cup salt
10
1/4 cup black pepper
11
1/4 cup garlic powder
12
Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 to 15 fresh asparagus stalks, 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons spicy or Dijon mustard, 2 to 3 small tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Uncle Bubba's Crab Martini falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Uncle Bubba's Crab Martini

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