When it comes to tantalizing seafood delicacies, homemade baked crab cakes reign supreme. These delectable patties, bursting with the sweet and succulent taste of crabmeat and enhanced by a symphony of herbs, spices, and binders, offer a culinary experience like no other. Whether you're looking to impress dinner guests with an elegant appetizer or indulge in a comforting weekend brunch, preparing the perfect baked crab cakes is an art worth mastering. This comprehensive guide will take you through the essentials, from selecting the finest crabmeat to creating a harmonious blend of flavors, ensuring that your homemade baked crab cakes become a cherished family recipe.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED CRAB CAKES
These are fall apart tender! So baking them not just keeps them lower in fat but less chance of falling apart. Use lump crab meat and be sure not to mix it for you want chunks of the sweet tender crab meat.
Provided by Rita1652
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375.
- Mix all cake ingredients together but crab meat and oil.
- Gently toss in crab meat and form 8 patties.
- Place on sprayed sheet pan then sprinkle each lightly with olive oil.
- Bake for 15 minutes.
- Serve on a bed of lettuce with choice Recipe #87124 Recipe #179420 Recipe #120370.
BAKED CRAB CAKES
Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these easy and delicious crab cakes from Nashville, Tennessee's Amelia Sunderland. TIP: For a heftier "burger," make two larger patties and serve on buns.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 11 ingredients. Shape into four patties; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Place crab cakes on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with tartar sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 198mg cholesterol, Sodium 619mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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 BAKED CRAB CAKES
This baked crab cake recipe is packed with fresh crab and pairs perfectly with a homemade lemon mayo sauce. Bake for 25-30 minutes at 375 degrees.
Provided by Laney Schwartz
Categories Seafood
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Sauté shallot and garlic over low heat for about 5 minutes or until soft. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Combine crab meat, mayonnaise, salt, egg white, and corn flake crumbs into a large bowl. Mix together using a fork, slightly breaking up the crab meat until the mixture is well combined. If mixture is too dry, add a little more mayonnaise. If the mixture is too wet, slowly add a little more corn flake crumbs.
- Add the sautéd shallot and garlic to the crab mixture.
- Form crab cakes into individual patties and place on a parchment lined baking sheet. About a half cup for each patty, or a handful. Place formed patties in the fridge for 30-60 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake for 15-20 minutes on one side, then flip and continue baking for another 10 minutes. Cakes should be a nice golden brown color.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES RECIPE (LITTLE FILLER)
For the best texture, use lump crab meat, little filler, and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. Serve with lemon wedges, a garnish of chopped parsley, and/or cocktail sauce or tartar sauce. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.
Provided by Sally
Categories Dinner
Time 55m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Whisk the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place the crab meat on top, followed by the cracker crumbs. With a rubber spatula or large spoon, very gently and carefully fold together. You don't want to break up that crab meat!
- Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
- Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter or nonstick spray or line with a silicone baking mat.
- Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, portion the crab cake mixture into 6 mounds on the baking sheet. (Don't flatten!) Use your hands or a spoon to compact each individual mound so there aren't any lumps sticking out or falling apart. For extra flavor, brush each with melted butter. This is optional but recommended!
- Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and on top. Drizzle each with fresh lemon juice and serve warm.
- Cover leftover crab cakes tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
BAKED MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES
Having lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD nearly my whole life, I was challenged to develop this authentic Maryland style crab cake about a year ago. Many people claim to have the true Maryland crab cake, but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible! Let me know what you think!
Provided by T. Kent
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
- Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
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 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:
- Choose fresh crab meat: The quality of your crab cakes will depend heavily on the quality of the crab meat you use. When selecting crab meat, look for pieces that are firm and opaque with no signs of discoloration or off-odors.
- Use a light touch when mixing the ingredients: Overmixing the crab cakes can result in tough, dense cakes. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes: Make sure to leave enough space between the crab cakes so they can cook evenly. Overcrowding the pan can cause the crab cakes to steam rather than fry, resulting in soggy cakes.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce: Crab cakes are traditionally served with a tartar sauce or a cocktail sauce, but you can also try them with other dipping sauces such as remoulade or ranch dressing.
Conclusion:
Baked crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. By following the tips and tricks outlined in this article, you can create perfect crab cakes every time. With a little practice, you'll be able to impress your friends and family with this classic seafood dish.
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