Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. The key to making the best crab cakes is using fresh, high-quality crabmeat and a flavorful combination of seasonings and ingredients. In this article, we'll share our favorite recipe for backfin crab cakes, which are made with a combination of backfin crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and a variety of seasonings.
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EASY CRAB CAKES RECIPE
Steps:
- Preheat oven broiler.
- Combine crab meat, bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, and parsley. Mix until well incorporated. But do not overmix. Crab meat should be lumpy.
- In a separate bowl, beat together mayonnaise, mustard, and egg. Combine with other ingredients and mix well.
- Form into patties and refrigerate for about half an hour. This will allow the crab cakes to firm up and prevent them from cracking or breaking up in the pan.
- Put the patties into a lightly greased baking sheet. Broil for 10 to 15 minutes (or until lightly brown).
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 cal
THE BEST CRAB CAKES
When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
- Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
- Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
BEST BACKFIN CRAB CAKES
Make and share this Best Backfin Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Crabbycakes
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Beat eggs.
- Add parsley flakes, Old Bay Seasoning, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice,Miracle Whip and, salt and pepper.
- Carefully add crab meat without breaking up lumps too much.
- Roll mixture into 12 balls and roll in cracker crumbs.
- Flatten balls into cakes.
- Heat saute' pan with a little oil on stove top.
- Saute' cakes until golden brown, turning once.
- OR broil in oven til golden brown.
BAKED CRABCAKES WITH OLD BAY REMOULADE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the remoulade: Combine the mayonnaise, capers, chives, pickle juice, creole mustard, Old Bay, lemon zest and juice, and some salt and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk until well combined and smooth, about 1 minute. Cover and refrigerate.
- For the crabcakes: Combine the eggs, lemon zest and juice, mayonnaise, Old Bay, salt and hot sauce in a bowl; whisk together until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Add the backfin crabmeat and the crushed crackers, and mix until well combined. Gently fold in the lump crabmeat. Divide the crabcake mixture into six equal portions; roll each into a loose ball and place in a large cast-iron pan.
- Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until the crabcakes are golden brown and cooked through, about 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through. Arrange the crabcakes on a large serving platter. Top each with a dollop of the remoulade. Serve immediately.
BEST EVER CRAB CAKES
These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.
Provided by LINDACHEK
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
Tips:
- For the freshest crab cakes, use fresh crabmeat. If you're using frozen crabmeat, thaw it in the refrigerator overnight before using.
- To prevent the crab cakes from falling apart, make sure to bind them together with an egg and bread crumbs.
- Gently fold the ingredients together. Overmixing will toughen the crab cakes.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
- Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Backfin crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own delicious backfin crab cakes at home. So next time you're craving some seafood, give this recipe a try!
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