The invention discloses a crab essence and its preparation method and application. The crab essence contains dodecanoic acid, thiothiazole, thioacetate, ethyl octanoate, ethyl myristate, edible glacial acetic acid, dimethyl sulfide, Distilled ginger oil, trimethylamine, capric acid, caprylic acid, caprylic acid thioester, 3-methylthiopropanal, 2,3,5-trimethylpyrazine, propylene glycol and glyceryl triacetate, the present invention has developed a specific formula Crab flavor, just a small amount, has the effect of strong crab meat, good fresh and sweet taste, and high fidelity, and is loved by a wide range of consumers; and even after high-temperature roasting, frying, and steaming, it will not affect the effect of crab flavor. It shows that the crab essence of the present invention has the properties of high temperature resistance and stable flavor. The crab essence of the invention can well supplement the flavor loss of the recombined crab meat due to thermal processing, enhance the sweetness and authenticity of the crab meat-flavored meatballs, and improve consumers' liking.