No need to bake beforehand. Only take about 20 minutes to broil. |
| Also, crabcakes can be served on same plate with beef. Stews, gumbo etc require bowls-more hassle. |
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Crab imperial can be prepped ahead, needs 30 minutes to come to room temp, and cooks in 10 minutes (so you can sneak it in while the "turf" is resting): https://www.theseasonedmom.com/crab-imperial/
Something like this could be most made ahead and prepped on-site: https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/party-crab-puffs/ You can cook salmon in parchment in a slow-cooker: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-cook-salmon-in-the-slow-cooker-224096 I really don't get the necessity of the crock-pot, though. Does she not have a stove? You can whip up garlic shrimp in 10 minutes: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/220597/simple-garlic-shrimp/ Better to buy and bring an electric skillet and do than than try to make seafood in a crockpot, IMO |
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