Blue crab mini appetizers are a delectable treat that can elevate any gathering. These bite-sized morsels offer a burst of flavor that tantalizes the taste buds and leaves guests craving more. Whether you're hosting a cocktail party, a beachside brunch, or a casual get-together, blue crab mini appetizers are sure to be a hit. With their combination of fresh seafood, zesty seasonings, and creative presentation, these appetizers will add a touch of sophistication and elegance to any occasion.
Here are our top 11 tried and tested recipes!
MINI CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD CREME FRAICHE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 15 mini crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the mustard creme fraiche: Mix together the creme fraiche, whole-grain mustard, Dijon and seafood seasoning in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the mini crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add the crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, cayenne, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add the egg and mix gently but thoroughly. Roll the mixture into about 15 golf ball-sized rounds, then arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Arrange the crab cakes on a serving platter and serve with the mustard creme fraiche dolloped on top or in a small bowl on the side. Sprinkle with the chives and serve with lemon wedges.
CRANBERRY-SAGE MINI CRAB CAKES
Serve these miniature crab cakes as a holiday appetizer or at brunch. Rubbed sage and orange zest season the crab cake mixture and dried cranberries add festive color.
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 47m
Yield Makes 12 (2-crab cake) appetizer servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- 1. Mix mayonnaise, cranberries, sage, orange peel, pepper and salt in small bowl. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
- 2. Gently mix crabmeat and corn bread in large bowl. Add egg, and cranberry and celery mixtures; toss to coat well. Shape into 24 small crab cakes. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
- 3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add crab cakes several at a time; cook about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep warm while frying remaining crab cakes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter as needed.
MINI CRAB CAKES
Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I will often make this dish. It's great for appetizers but you can make larger ones for a fantastic dinner with a simple salad. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Mix the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. For crab cakes, combine egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper sauce. Fold in crab. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape 2 tablespoonfuls crab mixture into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Top each with a pickle slice and sauce. Sprinkle with chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CRAB CAKE BITES
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
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
MINI CRAB CAKE BITES
There's plenty of rich seafood flavor in this single-serve appetizer, made easy with Original Bisquick mix. Make then extra fun-and hands free-with the addition of candy-making lollipop sticks.
Provided by Stephanie Wise
Categories Appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
- In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Scoop mixture evenly into muffin cups.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then run sharp knife carefully around each bite to remove from pan. Cool another 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
MINI CRAB CAKES
Serve these crab cake bites at your next party, but don't sleep on 'em-they disappear fast.
Provided by Betty Rosbottom
Categories Mixer Bake Cocktail Party Easter New Year's Eve Cream Cheese Crab Shower Chive Engagement Party Party Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beat in sour cream, citrus peels, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold in crabmeat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 2 mini muffin pans. Toss panko, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives in small bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over, tossing with fork until evenly moistened. Press 1 rounded tablespoon panko mixture into bottom of each muffin cup, forming crust. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon crab mixture into each cup. Sprinkle rounded teaspoon of panko mixture over each (some may be left over).
- Bake crab cakes until golden on top and set, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Run knife around each cake and gently lift out of pan. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Arrange on baking sheet; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes.
- Arrange crab cakes on serving platter; sprinkle with chives.
- Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
13 BEST CRAB APPETIZERS
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- Select your favorite recipe.
- Organize all the required ingredients.
- Prep a crab appetizer in 30 minutes or less!
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LUMP CRAB CAKES WITH COCKTAIL REMOULADE SAUCE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 1h50m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add the crab, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon zest, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, hot sauce, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add the egg and mix gently but thoroughly.
- For the mixture into eight 3-inch-wide crab cakes. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to set slightly.
- Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to a large plate and cover loosely with foil.
- Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add the spinach, in batches if necessary, and cook, tossing, until just wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Divide the spinach among four plates and top with the crab cakes. Serve with Cocktail Remoulade and lemon wedges.
- Mix together the mayonnaise, ketchup, horseradish, parsley, mustard, vinegar, capers, green onion and some salt and pepper in a bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour. The remoulade keeps, refrigerated, for up to 3 days.
CRAB STUFFED MINI PUFFS
Make and share this Crab Stuffed Mini Puffs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Just Cher
Categories Crab
Time 50m
Yield 24 crab puffs
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat, bring water, butter and salt to a boil Add flour all at once, stir until a smooth ball forms.
- Remove from heat let stand 5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Beat until smooth and shiny.
- Drop by tablespoonfuls 3 inchs apart on greased baking sheets.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove to wire racks.
- Immediately split puffs open, remove and discard soft dough from inside.
- For Filling, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream onion, salt, dill, lemon juice and pepper in a bowl.
- Fold in the crab.
- Fill bottom halves of puffs, replace tops.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 129.9, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 58, Sodium 390.4, Carbohydrate 6.7, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.3
MINI CRAB CAKES
Crab cakes made with Greek nonfat yogurt are mini bites of bliss. A fun, festive appetizer!
Provided by Dannon Oikos
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Dannon Oikos®
Time 40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix together crabmeat, egg, 1/3 cup yogurt, red pepper, green onion, lemon zest fresh cracked pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- Form mini crab cakes using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, and coat the crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs, placing them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
- Mix remaining yogurt, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil. Season with cracked black pepper. Serve sauce with crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CRAB APPETIZER (MARYLAND)
Crabs are such a part of Maryland life and Maryland way....that a lot of fellow Zaar members from the Maryland, Delaware, and Virgina coast will have a "bucket load" of crab recipes. And all of them are divine! You can fix a different crab dish or appetizer every night of the week for a full year. Crabs are not grown on the farm. But we do have a special supplier to us called, "Gibby's Seafood Market" that sell their steamed crabs from the night before at a reduced rate. Now you have to get there soon in the morning right after they open but those crabs are seasoned with "Old Bay Seasoning" (a staple of Maryland, made in Maryland) and oh so good. Anyway, whenever there is a get together be it Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall there is always a crab dish. This ia a good appetizer to serve, people just grab with their hands and devour, making sure they have licked the last bit off their hands or even plates. Go ahead, try it, I promise there won't be much left for you. Have fun add or subtract whatever you see fit.
Provided by Andi Longmeadow Farm
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 15-30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix together ingredients *except crab meat* to make a thick mixture.
- Carefully fold crab meat into mixture either with a your hands, or a spatula, just until mixed. Do not over mix.
- Over fill each mini phyllo shell with the crab meat, (about 1 tablespoon per shell).
- Sprinkle lightly with paprika, for decoration.
- Bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly.
Tips:
- Start with fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the overall flavor of your appetizers.
- Season your crab mixture well. Don't be afraid to use plenty of Old Bay seasoning and other herbs and spices.
- Use a variety of fillings and toppings. This will appeal to a wider range of tastes and make your appetizers more visually appealing.
- Be creative with your presentation. Use different shapes and sizes of crackers, phyllo dough, and other serving vessels.
- Serve your appetizers immediately after they are made. This will ensure that they are at their best.
Conclusion:
These Blue crab mini appetizers are the perfect way to start a party or special occasion. They are simple to make, yet elegant and delicious. With a variety of fillings and toppings to choose from, there is sure to be something to please everyone. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give these Blue crab mini appetizers a try.
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