Crab Salad

Recently some friends were discussing a recipe for crab salad and it was mentioned that using fresh genuine crab rather than imitation was important for best taste. That prompted me to head to my files where I came up with this photo of our good pal Mr. A enjoying a nice crab salad prepared his own special way. He not only likes it fresh, he also prefers it a bit on the crunchy side.

Although this particular recipe is officially endorsed by our alligator friend, I understand it may not be ideal for everyone. So please feel free to adjust the ingredients to prepare your own variation of this dish as necessary!

67 thoughts on “Crab Salad”

Sophie L. on February 24, 2014 at 2:35 pm said:

Great story 😉
He just came to show you is own way to prepare it.
Very nice picture btw.
Have a nice afternoon Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thank you Sophie, glad you like the photo and story.
  He has his own secret recipe that I don’t he will ever tell what it is. 😉
  
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  - Sophie L. on February 24, 2014 at 5:10 pm said:
    
    😉
    
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Cowboys and Crossbones on February 24, 2014 at 2:51 pm said:

That Mr. A had quite the crab salad. I think Mr. A would make quite a fantastic host on a raw cooking show…Very cool photo, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 5:05 pm said:
  
  He should have his own show, hell I’d tune in! He is also a ton of fun at parties especially when he brings some gourmet treat! Of course he will eat most of it himself but whadaya gonna do?!?
  
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  - Cowboys and Crossbones on February 24, 2014 at 5:16 pm said:
    
    I mean, no one is going to tell Mr. A to back off the gourmet treats he brings. Well, maybe Ted would. From above the refrigerator.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 5:23 pm said:
      
      Oh Ted would for sure. I can just see him glaring down at Mr. A from atop the refrigerator.
      
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janmasyn on February 24, 2014 at 3:14 pm said:

Fantastic photo Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 4:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks very much Jan.
  
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Victor Rakmil on February 24, 2014 at 3:49 pm said:

Just a great photo and post.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  I’m glad you enjoyed them, thank you!
  
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edithlevyphotography on February 24, 2014 at 4:04 pm said:

Very cool Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 5:00 pm said:
  
  Thanks much for looking Edith!
  
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Patrizia M. on February 24, 2014 at 4:17 pm said:

Gentile il Signor A, vi ha procurato la materia prima, il granchio 🙂
Splendido scatto Phil, Ciao, Pat

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:20 pm said:
  
  Grazie Pat!
  
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roughseasinthemed on February 24, 2014 at 4:33 pm said:

What’s imitation crab? Do you mean those sticky things? Vile. Poor crab, being a cancerian I feel those jaws clamping around me much as I love Mr A and his A pals.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 24, 2014 at 5:27 pm said:
  
  I don’t know if it’s sticky but they sell it everywhere, all the stores have it.
  
  You wouldn’t like hearing the crunch I don’t think. 😯
  
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The Dancing Rider on February 24, 2014 at 6:04 pm said:

Wow, that is quite a fresh “salad”. Love this photo! He’s got to be happy, eating that, and enjoying the crunch. Probably both flosses and cleans his teeth. 😉

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:20 pm said:
  
  Mr. Alligator loves a nice crunch!
  
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babsje on February 24, 2014 at 6:16 pm said:

Fabulous, Phil! Better than the time he ate a flip-flop (or was it a Croc?)

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Thanks, and we had both!
  
  https://phillanoue.com/2012/06/14/crocs-3/
  
  https://phillanoue.com/2013/10/03/unintended-consequences/
  
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  - babsje on February 26, 2014 at 9:24 pm said:
    
    Thanks for the links, Phil. I remember the sequence with the pink flip-flop, sharing your concern about the well being of the creatures who eat the trash and litter left behind. People are sometimes so careless, unnecessarily endangering wildlife.
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on February 27, 2014 at 9:57 pm said:
      
      Thanks for checking those out. 🙂
      
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      - babsje on March 4, 2014 at 2:03 pm said:
        
        My pleasure. Kee[ ’em coming!
        
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foxleylady on February 24, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:

I think I prefer mine shelled! What a picture – wow! Hope all well with you, Phil.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:23 pm said:
  
  Thank you Maggie and I don’t care for the shells either. 🙂
  
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Gunta on February 24, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:

How nice of him to show off his snack for your lens.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:24 pm said:
  
  Oh he is very accomodating.
  
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Alain on February 24, 2014 at 7:48 pm said:

For a well balanced diet: Proteins, fiber, locally grown
! Mr A is a gourmet indeed ! Great pic, Phil

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:25 pm said:
  
  Oh yes a true gourmet indeed!
  thanks Alain!
  
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Lyle Krahn on February 24, 2014 at 8:10 pm said:

Looks like ideal gator food though I hope he doesn’t chomp off one of those juicy crab legs. Amazing amount of pink you captured there! That’s how you tell a good gated shot right?

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Occasionally he will lose a leg or two but that’s what happens when all your teeth are on the sides of your mouth.
  
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dinajohnston on February 24, 2014 at 9:03 pm said:

Pretty funny! Perfect details.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:
  
  Poor crabby though, not a good day for him. 😯
  
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Steve Gingold on February 24, 2014 at 9:18 pm said:

Ha! This reminds me of when we were kids…well some of us…and we would turn to the person next to us and open wide with a chewed up bunch of food in our mouth.
Seems a good recipe to me…Mr. A needs his roughage.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  Mr. A advocates a well balanced diet.
  Thanks Steve!
  
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Amy on February 24, 2014 at 9:34 pm said:

Fresh crab salad, Lucky Mr. A!!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:27 pm said:
  
  That boy sure knows how to eat!
  
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ecoy1 on February 24, 2014 at 10:38 pm said:

Great shot, Phil! So nice to visit with Mr. Alligator again!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:28 pm said:
  
  Thanks and I can’t wait for the weather to heat up again and Mr. Alligator is out creating mayhem!
  
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ecoy1 on February 24, 2014 at 11:06 pm said:

Nice shot Phil!! Glad to see that Mr. A is eating properly

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ecoy1 on February 24, 2014 at 11:09 pm said:

Nice shot Phil!! happy to know that Mr. A is eating properly. Take care!

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Andrew on February 25, 2014 at 1:18 am said:

I laughed at this Phil. It looks a bit undercooked for me. Crab sashimi.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  He is a big advocate for eating raw foods for sure!
  
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Jeff | Planet Bell on February 25, 2014 at 3:04 am said:

That is a great capture. Mr. A needed some greens to go along with all his fish and crabs he has been eating.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:29 pm said:
  
  Mr. A generally enjoys a well balanced diet!
  Thanks Jeff!
  
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Sreejith Nair on February 25, 2014 at 6:10 am said:

That’s funny 🙂 Perfect caption…

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  It was a tough day for poor crabby though. 😯
  Thanks!
  
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judysbirds on February 25, 2014 at 7:18 am said:

Very clever!! Well done!

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:30 pm said:
  
  Thanks, glad you liked this one.
  
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Linda Victor on February 25, 2014 at 4:42 pm said:

Fantastic picture!!! Didnt know they had alligators in South Carolina either!!!! and thats a great picture and closeup!!!/

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:33 pm said:
  
  Thank you Linda, glad you liked this photo! And oh yes, we have lots of alligators. Ours are friendly ones though. 😀
  
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FeyGirl on February 26, 2014 at 1:57 am said:

What a fantastic shot/angle!! Just love him.

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:33 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking out this pic and glad you liked it!
  
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David on February 26, 2014 at 4:20 pm said:

Crab salad. May have to put that on tonight’s dinner menu. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on February 26, 2014 at 7:33 pm said:
  
  It does sound good doesn’t it?!? 🙂
  
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Scott Marshall on February 27, 2014 at 2:44 pm said:

blimey what to say even the water dripping off his teeth – cracker

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- Phil Lanoue on February 27, 2014 at 9:59 pm said:
  
  Thanks for checking this out Scott and I’m happy you liked the alligator photo!
  
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TheForagingPhotographer on March 1, 2014 at 9:25 am said:

Haha you don’t get much fresher than that, Phil!

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2014 at 8:34 pm said:
  
  No it sure doesn’t and that’s just how he likes it!
  
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anotherday2paradise on March 2, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:

Well, I think I’ll pass on eating crunchy crab with weed salad, but Mr. A looks as though he positively relishes the idea. 🙂

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- Phil Lanoue on March 2, 2014 at 8:35 pm said:
  
  I’m with you on this one Sylvia, but as you say if he likes it, who am I to tell him different?!? 😀
  
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Paula on March 21, 2014 at 4:11 pm said:

You’ve made me laugh, Phil. I have a lot of catching up to do on several blogs….. Sorry I have missed this before.

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- Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2014 at 6:13 pm said:
  
  Glad you got a laugh out of this Paula! No worries about what you may have missed on my posts. I have not been able to get at hardly anyone’s blogs lately and hope folks understand.
  
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  - Paula on March 21, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:
    
    Any news on your health!
    
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    - Phil Lanoue on March 21, 2014 at 6:28 pm said:
      
      I had the RFL nerve burning procedure today. I’ll let you know how that went once the anesthesia wears off. Heh heh
      
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      - Paula on March 21, 2014 at 7:00 pm said:
        
        😦 Wish you a pain-free nighy
        
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