Best 8 Asian Inspired Coconut Crab Cakes Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of Asia with our delectable recipe for coconut crab cakes. This unique dish marries the succulent sweetness of crab meat with the richness of coconut, creating a harmonious balance of textures and flavors. Embark on a culinary adventure as we guide you through the steps of preparing this exotic dish, ensuring a delightful dining experience that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of an Asian market.

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COCONUT CRUSTED CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 pound crabmeat, drained, picked clean of shell, lightly squeezed if wet
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions, both green and white parts
1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 teaspoons peeled and grated fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut, plus 1 cup more for dredging
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs, plus 1 cup more for dredging
About 6 tablespoons peanut or canola oil
Sweet chili sauce
4 lime wedges
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons chopped cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon finely chopped lemongrass, tender white part only

Steps:

  • Lime Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
  • Put the crabmeat in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, scallions, bell pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper and gently combine using a rubber spatula. Add the 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup panko and gently fold in. Divide the mixture into 8 mounds and form into patties about 3-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick. Put the patties on a large plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
  • When you are ready to fry the crab cakes, combine the 1 cup of coconut and 1 cup of panko in a shallow container. Lightly dredge the patties in the crumbs, shaking off any excess. Put 2 large nonstick skillets with over medium high heat. Add about 3 tablespoons of oil to each pan. When the pans are hot, place 4 patties in each pan. Turn the heat down to medium and fry the cakes until golden and heated through, turning once with a spatula to brown both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer the crab cakes to plates, serving 2 to each person, accompanied by ramekins of sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.
  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.

ASIAN INSPIRED COCONUT CRAB CAKES



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I got the idea for this recipe taking an international cooking class in college.. I adapted it til it was perfect..

Provided by GingerlyJ

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 16 cakes, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup flaked coconut
8 ounces flaked crabmeat
1 tablespoon fresh ginger
1/4 cup thinly chopped green onion
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup grated carrot
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 egg
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
2 garlic cloves
1/3 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 lemon

Steps:

  • preheat oven to 375.
  • place coconut in a mircowave safe dish and mircowave 3-4 minutes stirring often til lightly toasted.
  • combine crab, ginger, green onions, pepper, carrot, lemon juice, may, egg, rice vinegar and garlic and mix well.
  • combine bread crumsb and cayenne pepper and fold into crab mix.
  • sprinkle half of the coconut on cutting board.
  • With a measuring spoon form 16 even sized balls of crab mix.
  • roll in coocnut mixture and sprinkle remianing coconut on top.
  • Flatten and place on cookie sheet.
  • bake 20 minutes until coconut is golden brown.
  • Serve with asian style hot mustard.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63.9, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 20.5, Sodium 182.8, Carbohydrate 5.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 2.5, Protein 3.6

ASIAN-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH WASABI CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Asian-Style Crab Cakes With Wasabi Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Crab

Time 42m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, chopped
2 -3 teaspoons wasabi paste (* Japanese horseradish paste)
2 tablespoons finely chopped leeks (white part only)
1 large egg, plus
1 egg yolk
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon spicy Chinese mustard (*)
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs (*Japanese bread crumbs)
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
2 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Make wasabi caper sauce:.
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients and chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Make crab cakes:.
  • Wash leek well in a bowl of cold water, agitating leek, then lift out and drain.
  • Whisk together whole egg, yolk, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl, then stir in bell pepper, leek, ginger, and 3/4 cup panko.
  • Stir in crabmeat and chill, covered, 1 hour.
  • Divide mixture into 8 mounds and form into 8 (1-inch-thick) patties.
  • Spread remaining 3/4 cup panko in a shallow dish, then carefully coat patties, 1 at a time, in panko.
  • Heat 3/4 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until it registers 350°F on thermometer.
  • (Adjust heat as necessary; see cooks' note, below.) Fry crab cakes in 2 batches, turning over once, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch.
  • Transfer to several layers of paper towels to drain.
  • Return oil to 350°F between batches.
  • Serve crab cakes with sauce.

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.

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-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.

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.

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.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your crab cakes the best flavor and texture.
  • Don't overmix the crab mixture. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough.
  • Gently fold the crab mixture into the breadcrumb mixture. This will help to keep the crab cakes light and airy.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the crab cakes. This will help to prevent them from sticking together.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

These Asian-inspired coconut crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a formal dinner party. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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