Best 8 Asian Crab Cake Bites Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey to the heart of Asian flavors. Asian crab cake bites are a delightful fusion of traditional seafood cuisine and the vibrant spices of the Orient. These bite-sized morsels are bursting with the sweet and savory taste of crab, delicately balanced with aromatic ginger, garlic, and a hint of chili. Whether you're hosting a party, looking for an easy weeknight dinner, or simply craving a unique culinary experience, our carefully curated selection of Asian crab cake bite recipes will guide you towards creating the perfect dish.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

THAI STYLE CRAB CAKES



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This is a formidable crab cake in a style that mimics tod mun, the Thai fish cake that, when made right, packs astonishing flavor. These cakes require shrimp purée as a binder; scallops will also work in place of the shrimp. Just stick a few in a small food processor and whiz for a few seconds, or chop and mash by hand.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 medium raw shrimp, shelled, washed and deveined
1 teaspoon nam pla (fish sauce)
1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for cartilage
1 egg
1/4 cup chopped scallion
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 fresh chili, preferably Thai, minced
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
Salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons bread crumbs, preferably fresh
About 1/2 cup all-purpose flour for dredging
Peanut or vegetable oil as needed
Lime wedges for serving

Steps:

  • Purée shrimp in a food processor (smaller is better) until you have a smooth paste, or chop and mash by hand. Add fish sauce. In a bowl, mix the shrimp purée, crab meat, egg, scallion, cilantro, chili, ginger and salt and pepper; add just enough bread crumbs to stiffen mixture a bit. Refrigerate mixture until you are ready to cook; it will be easier to shape into cakes if you refrigerate it for 30 minutes or more.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper. Film bottom of a large skillet with oil and place over medium-high heat. Shape crab meat mixture into cakes 1 inch thick and as wide as you want. Dredge each in flour, and cook, adjusting heat as necessary and turning once (very gently), until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes a side. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 856 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

ASIAN CRAB CAKES



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Mini crab cakes encrusted with sesame seeds get a kick from wasabi and soy sauce. The toppings of wasabi, mayonnaise, cucumber, and pickled ginger add creaminess, crispness, and tang, as well as color.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over well and rinsed
1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain fresh or dried breadcrumbs
1 English cucumber, for garnish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2/3 cup safflower oil, plus more if needed
1/2 cup drained pickled ginger, for garnish

Steps:

  • Flake crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup mayonnaise, scallions, soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon wasabi, and zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi in a small bowl. Using a vegetable peeler, make 3/4-by-2-inch ribbons from cucumber (you'll need about 24 ribbons, or 1 for each cake). Fold each ribbon into thirds.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and pepper. In a small bowl, beat eggs with the water. In a shallow bowl, stir together sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Form 1 scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch-thick disk about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with remaining crab mixture. Dip cakes in egg mixture, then dredge in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with the remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed.
  • To serve, dot each crab cake with wasabi mayonnaise, and top with a cucumber ribbon and a piece of ginger.

CRAB CAKE BITES



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These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Crab, fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs, shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Serve with lemon-garlic sauce for dipping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay™ seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 containers (8 oz each) refrigerated pasteurized lump crabmeat, cleaned
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs until well blended (mixture will be moist). Using measuring tablespoon, shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Lemon-Garlic Sauce ingredients until blended. Serve bites with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

ASIAN CRAB CAKE BITES



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Crab cakes, shaped as cocktail-size rounds, include ginger, coconut milk, and cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes about 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon diced, seeded red jalapeno
1 tablespoon diced, seeded green jalapeno
2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat (about 9 ounces), picked over
1/2 cup panko (Asian breadcrumbs), plus more for dredging
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 limes, halved lengthwise and cut into quarters, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together jalapenos, scallions, ginger, cilantro, egg, salt, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Fold in crabmeat and breadcrumbs (mixture should just hold together). Scoop tablespoons of mixture, and lightly flatten into 1 1/2-inch cakes; arrange in rows on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes (up to 1 week; defrost before dredging and frying).
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Dredge cakes in breadcrumbs to coat. Working in batches, fry cakes, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. Serve with lime wedges.

PANKO-CRUSTED CRAB CAKE BITES WITH ROASTED PEPPER-CHIVE AIOLI



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This is from Sunset. Have not made it yet just posting for safe keeping The Japanese-style coarse bread crumbs called panko are available in many well-stocked supermarkets and in Asian grocery stores. You can make the aioli up to 2 days ahead and the crab cakes through step 3 up to 4 hours ahead; in both cases, cover and chill.

Provided by wicked cook 46

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces shelled cooked crabmeat
1/4 cup finely diced celery
1/4 cup minced fresh chives
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/4 cups panko breadcrumbs (see notes) or 1 1/4 cups fine dry breadcrumbs
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped drained canned roasted red pepper
minced fresh chives
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon minced garlic
fresh chives, rinsed and cut into 1-inch lengths

Steps:

  • Sort through crab and discard any bits of shell. In a large bowl, combine celery, minced chives, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, and hot sauce; mix well with a fork.
  • Add crab and 1/4 cup panko; stir gently just to mix.
  • Put remaining 1 cup panko in a shallow bowl.
  • Shape crab mixture into 24 cakes, each about 2 inches wide and 1/2 inch thick. Turn each cake in panko to coat on all sides, pressing gently to make crumbs adhere.
  • Place cakes slightly apart in an oiled 12- by 17-inch baking pan. Bake in a 475°F regular or convection oven until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
  • With a spatula, transfer crab cakes to a platter. Spoon a dollop of Roasted Pepper-Chive Aioli onto each cake. Garnish platter with fresh chives. Serve hot.
  • For the Aioli.
  • In a small bowl, mix 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup chopped drained canned roasted red peppers, 1 tablespoon minced fresh chives, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon minced garlic.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65, Sodium 919.7, Carbohydrate 22.6, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 14.9

ASIAN MINI CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Bread     Cake     Sauce     Side     Bake     Crab     Chill

Yield makes about 24

Number Of Ingredients 15

8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over and rinsed
1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus 3 tablespoons for garnish
2 scallions, trimmed and finely chopped
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons wasabi paste
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons plain bread crumbs
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 large eggs
1/4 cup sesame seeds
2/3 cup vegetable oil, plus more if needed
1 English cucumber, for garnish
1/2 cup drained pickled ginger, for garnish

Steps:

  • Flake the crabmeat with a fork in a medium bowl; stir in 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise and the scallions, the soy sauce, 1/2 teaspoon of the wasabi, and the zest. Stir in 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs. Cover with plastic wrap; chill 1 hour.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, salt, and pepper; set aside. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon water; set aside. In a shallow bowl, stir together the sesame seeds and remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  • Form 1 scant tablespoon crab mixture into a ball; dip in the seasoned flour. Flatten into a 3/4-inch-high cake about 1 1/4 inches in diameter. Repeat with the remaining crab mixture. Dip the cakes in the egg mixture, then roll in the bread crumb mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add half the crab cakes; cook, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 1 1/2 minutes. Using a slotted spatula, transfer to paper-towel-lined plates to drain. Repeat with the remaining cakes, adding more oil if needed. Let cool completely.
  • Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Freeze (uncovered) until firm, about 1 hour. Transfer to an airtight container; freeze up to 6 weeks.
  • To serve, preheat the oven to 425°F. Place the crab cakes on an ungreased baking sheet, and bake until heated through, 10 to 14 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together the remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and 1 1/2 teaspoons wasabi. Using a vegetable peeler, make 24 2 × 3/4-inch ribbons from the cucumber. Fold each into thirds.
  • Dot each crab cake with 1/2 teaspoon wasabi mayonnaise; top with cucumber and ginger.

JAPANESE-STYLE CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Japanese-Style Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Just Happy

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

14 ounces crabmeat (I used blue crab crabmeat)
2 eggs
2/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup sweetcorn
1 onion, finely diced
4 stalks celery, finely diced
1 carrot, finely diced
3 garlic cloves
1/2 tablespoon fennel, finely diced
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
3 tablespoons japanese mayonnaise
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
3 tablespoons crab roe

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine crabmeat with sweetcorn.
  • Saute onion, garlic, fennel, celery and carrot with olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sauce ingredients with a whisk.
  • Combine sauteed vegetables with crabmeat mixture.
  • Add sauce mixture, breadcrumbs and eggs.
  • Shape crab cakes into patties.
  • Pan fry crab cakes until golden on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 183.2, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 98.3, Sodium 1241.9, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 2, Sugar 3.8, Protein 17.2

ASIAN-STYLE CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES



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Categories     Ginger     Sauté     Quick & Easy     Crab     Shrimp     Spring     Pan-Fry     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 2; can be doubled

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger
2 teaspoons bottled Thai fish sauce (nam pla) or soy sauce
6 ounces canned crabmeat, drained, picked over, patted dry
3 ounces bay shrimp, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Steps:

  • Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in crabmeat, shrimp and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Drop 1/4 of crab mixture into breadcrumbs; turn to coat. Shape into 2 1/2-inch-diameter cake. Repeat coating and shaping with remaining crab mixture and crumbs, forming total of 4 cakes.
  • Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cakes and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cake mixture. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
  • Form the crab cakes into small patties, about 1-inch in diameter. This will help them cook evenly.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Asian crab cake bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of crab meat, vegetables, and spices, and are served with a dipping sauce. With just a few simple ingredients and steps, you can create these tasty morsels that will surely impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give Asian crab cake bites a try!

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