In the realm of culinary delights, few things can rival the delectable allure of crab cakes. Whether you prefer them pan-fried, broiled, or baked, these golden-brown morsels offer a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that tantalize the taste buds. And among the many variations of crab cakes, Cantlers crab cakes stand out as a true masterpiece. Made with premium lump crab meat, carefully selected seasonings, and a secret blend of herbs and spices, Cantlers crab cakes embody the essence of coastal cuisine, capturing the essence of the sea in every bite.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg yolk, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, and parsley. Then, gently fold in crabmeat (be careful not to break up the lumps). Shape into cakes and broil for 5 minutes.
CRAB CAKES
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 55m
Yield 16 to 24 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, dry mustard, mustard, seafood seasoning and Worcestershire in a large bowl and whisk together. Add the breadcrumbs and mix to make a creamy consistency. Place the crabmeat in a separate large bowl. Very gently fold the wet mixture into the crabmeat, being careful not to break up any of the big lumps, until the mixture just holds together.
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Form the crab mixture into 8-ounce cakes. Lay on the prepared baking sheets, sprinkle with a little melted butter and cook until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes.
CANTLER'S CRABCAKES
Steps:
- 1. Mix all ingredients except for the lump meat. 2. After all ingredients are mixed well, fold the dressing in with the crabmeat without breaking up the crabmeat. 3. Form 5-ounce balls. Bake in 350°F oven for 10 minutes. 4. Serve with a parsley garnish and lemon wedge on the side. 5. Makes 6 to 8, 5-ounce small lump crab cakes
TANGIER ISLAND VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES
I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely delicious every time I make them. -Ann Girucky, Norfolk, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 12 crab cakes.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients until blended. Fold in crab until well coated. Gently stir in bread crumbs until well blended. Shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until dark golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CHEF JOHN'S CRAB CAKES
These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h23m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
- Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
- Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 150.6 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 28.5 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 727.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g
CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small shallot, fresh parsley, fresh chives, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh lump crab meat, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, parsley, chives, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using.
- Add the crabmeat, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the breadcrumbs and mix just to combine.
- Form into 6 equal patties and place on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
- Coat the cakes lightly with flour, and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Fry the crab cakes until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CRAB CAKES
Mace, nutmeg's peppery sister, is what makes the difference in these crab cakes. The recipe, adapted from "Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes From the Matriarch of Edisto Island," comes from Emily Meggett, one of the most well-respected cooks in the Gullah Geechee community, whose food traditions are built largely on the crabs, shrimp and fish they pull from the water near their homes along the southeastern shoreline. She has made thousands of these using freshly cooked blue crabs, but meat that has already been picked and processed works as well. Be sparing with the bread crumbs, which should just hold the mixture together, then add more if the cakes are falling apart. Make sure the pan is very hot, then reduce the heat the minute they hit the oil. Keep a close eye while they brown. These are lovely bites to start a meal, or can star as supper, alongside rice and fresh vegetables. Ms. Meggett serves them with what she calls pink sauce, which is similar to this sauce, with the addition of grated onion and lemon.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, seafood, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield About 12 large crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the broiler to 500 degrees (or its highest setting). On your oven's highest rack, broil all the bread slices on a baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crisp but not burned. Flip all the slices over and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the broiler off and allow the bread to crisp in the oven until totally dry, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let cool. Using a box grater or rolling pin, coarsely grate and crush the bread slices into bread crumbs (or, pulse them in a food processor). The crumbs should look and feel like sand; you should get about 4 cups. Set the bread crumbs aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the butter and onion into a large bowl. Whisk the flour into the melted butter and onion, then slowly whisk in the milk to make a creamy sauce. Once the sauce is smooth, whisk in the eggs, lemon juice, vinegar and mace.
- Add the crab meat to the cream sauce and mix lightly with a fork; don't break up the pieces of crab meat. Gently fold in just enough of the bread crumbs so that the mixture holds together (about 2 1/2 cups). Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions, setting them on a baking sheet as you go. They should be thick rounds - about the size of the palm of your hand, and roughly 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Using your hand, take a scoop of the toasted bread crumbs and coat each crab cake.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over high. Once the oil is hot, place a few of the crab cakes in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Place the cooked crab cakes on a paper towel to drain. Working in batches, cook the remaining crab cakes, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve crab cakes immediately, or set aside in a warm oven (see Tip) while you cook the remaining crab cakes.
ULTIMATE CRAB CAKES
We combined lump crab meat with Swiss cheese, red bell pepper, mayo and Dijon mustard for pub-worthy crab cakes that can be ready in just 35 minutes.
Provided by Arlene Cummings
Categories Entree
Time 35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In large bowl, mix egg, bell pepper, green onions, parsley, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning and mustard. Gently stir in crab meat and Swiss cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Shape into 8 patties.
- Dip both sides of each crab cake into bread crumbs, pressing crumbs into cake with hands to completely cover; place on cookie sheet. Refrigerate about 20 minutes to firm up crab cakes.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add patties; cook until golden brown on both sides, being very careful when flipping so patties do not fall apart. Serve warm with tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat.
- Choose the right type of crab meat. There are two main types of crab meat used in crab cakes: backfin and claw meat. Backfin meat is the most prized, as it is the most tender and flavorful. Claw meat is less expensive, but it is still a good choice for crab cakes.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing can make the crab cakes tough.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Serve the crab cakes immediately. Crab cakes are best served hot out of the pan.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you are serving them as an appetizer, main course, or side dish, crab cakes are sure to be a hit. With a few simple tips, you can easily make delicious crab cakes at home.
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