Broiled crab cakes, a delectable dish, offers a unique blend of flavors and textures. With succulent crab meat as the star, these golden-brown cakes are infused with the essence of the sea. Broiled to perfection, they have a crispy exterior that yields to a tender and flavorful interior. Accompanied by a rich and creamy chive and caper sauce, these crab cakes are elevated to a culinary masterpiece. Whether served as an elegant appetizer or a main course, broiled crab cakes with chive and caper sauce promise a delightful dining experience that tantalizes the taste buds.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
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.
BROILED CRAB CAKES WITH CHIVE AND CAPER SAUCE
Steps:
- Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crabmeat; toss. Fold in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Mix in yolks.
- Place 2 cups breadcrumbs on plate. Using 1 tablespoon crab mixture for each, form 1-inch-diameter patties. Coat each crab cake with breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
- Position rack 6 inches below broiler and preheat broiler. Brush 2 baking sheets with oil. Arrange crab cakes on baking sheets, spacing evenly. Broil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. (Can be cooked 30 minutes before serving. Keep warm in 300°F. oven.)
- Transfer crab cakes to platter. Top each with dollop of sauce and basil sprig.
CHIVE CRAB CAKES
These tasty crab cakes are perfect for appetizers, or try them with a salad for a light meal. -Cindy Worth, Lapwai, Idaho
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 12 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, lightly beat the egg whites and egg. Add 3/4 cup bread crumbs, chives, flour, pepper sauce, baking powder, salt and pepper; mix well. Fold in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. , Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Drop crab mixture by scant 1/4 cupfuls into crumbs. Gently coat and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook crab cakes in oil in batches over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 509mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 13g protein.
CHIVE AND CAPER SAUCE
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce No-Cook Low Carb Winter Chive Capers Bon Appétit
Yield Makes about 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix first 6 ingredients in processor until pale green and well blended. Transfer to small bowl. Stir in capers. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and chill. (Can be made 1 day ahead.)
BROILED CRAB CAKES
I played around with Paula Deen's and Mrs. Duvall's crab cake recipes and came up with the most delicious, moist, tasty crab cake in the Northeast! My family and friends are totally amazed!
Provided by Jessica4NYY
Categories Crab
Time 42m
Yield 8 crab cakes, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Combine lemon dill sauce ingredients and chill.
- Saute the scallions, garlic, and parsley in a tablespoon of melted butter over medium heat until wilted.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, worcestershire sauce, dijon mustard, salt, pepper, 1/2 cup cracker crumbs, grated parmesan, and mayonnaise. Fold in the crabmeat. Shape into 8 crab cakes and coat in remaining cracker crumbs. Place crab cakes on a buttered baking pan. Melt butter and mix with lemon juice. Drizzle 1/2 of lemon butter over crab cakes.
- Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees. Drizzle remaining lemon butter over crab cakes and broil for 2 minutes until slightly browned.
- Serve with Lemon Dill Sauce.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH CAPER SAUCE
Make and share this Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by SkinnyMinnie
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- SAUCE:.
- Combine all of the caper sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
- Whisk together to combine and chill until crab cakes are ready.
- CRAB CAKES:.
- Drain the crab meat and remove any bits of shell.
- Combine the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Gently fold in the crab meat.
- Shape into 8 thin patties.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the crab cakes and cook in batches 4-5 min on each side or until golden.
- Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining crab cakes.
- Serve with caper sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 574, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 177.1, Sodium 1411.8, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 28.8
Tips:
- Choose fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweet, delicate flavor and is more likely to hold together when cooked. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is also a good option.
- Use high-quality mayonnaise. Mayonnaise is a key ingredient in crab cakes, so it's important to use a good-quality brand. Look for mayonnaise that is made with fresh eggs and oil.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are just combined.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the crab cakes with a dipping sauce. A dipping sauce is a great way to add extra flavor to the crab cakes. Try serving them with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a lemon-butter sauce.
Conclusion:
Broiled crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. By following these tips, you can make sure that your crab cakes are cooked to perfection. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!
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