Cilantro oil is a flavorful, aromatic oil made from fresh cilantro leaves. It adds a vibrant, citrusy flavor to any dish, and it is especially complementary to seafood. Crab cakes are a classic dish that can be elevated with the addition of cilantro oil. The oil can be used to brush on the crab cakes before cooking, or it can be drizzled over the top of the finished cakes. Either way, the cilantro oil will add a delicious, herbaceous flavor that will make your crab cakes irresistible.
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THE ULTIMATE CRAB CAKES
Provided by Tyler Florence
Categories appetizer
Time 35m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Make the crab cakes first so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them.
- Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion gets kind of caramelized. Dump that into a bowl and fold in the crabmeat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg white, lime juice, and cilantro, mixing just until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 fat crab cakes. Put them on a plate, cover, and stick them in the refrigerator to chill.
- To serve, heat a 3-count of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4 minutes each side until nice and crisp. Serve on torn butcher paper with fresh lemon wedges and Garlic Aioli with Celery Root.
- Mince garlic and make into paste using the side of your knife. Hint: to make this go faster add a bit of salt to the garlic and continue mashing with the side of your knife.
- Place the paste in a large bowl and add: the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, lemon juice, and oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in the shredded celery root and chives. Give it a final taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.
CILANTRO OIL FOR CRAB CAKES
Use this easy recipe for cilantro oil when making our Crab Cakes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Gluten-Free Recipes
Yield Makes 1/2 cup
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Place the cilantro leaves and stems and the olive oil in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture forms a puree. Transfer the puree to a medium bowl, and let stand at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Set a fine sieve over a small bowl, and pass the puree through the sieve. Discard any remaining solids. Store the puree in an airtight container, refrigerated, up to 2 weeks.
CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO SALSA
You can do it! Make restaurant-menu crab cakes in just three easy steps.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Stir together Cilantro Salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
- Stir together Crab Cakes ingredients--except 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.
- In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Coat crab cakes with 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Cook in oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 16 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 330 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 0 g
CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO MAYONNAISE
This recipe is on the box of Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs. The mayonnaise is much better if made the day before making crab cakes. The crab cakes are moist and crisp.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Mix the ingredients for the mayonnaise and set aside.
- If making day before, refrigerate until ready to use.
- Mix 1 cup of the corn flake crumbs with remainder of ingredients for crab cakes.
- Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and form into cakes.
- Place the remaining crumbs in shallow dish and dip cakes into crumbs turning to coat.
- Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in heavy skillet and saute crab cakes until browned and cooked through about 4 to 5 minutes per side turning once.
- Add additional oil as needed to keep the crab cakes from sticking.
- Serve topped with the cilantro mayonnaise.
CREOLE CRABCAKES
Steps:
- Mix crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, herbs and seafood seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using the #3 circle pastry cutter, pack with 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Form into cakes and freeze until ready to fry. To fry, place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl and the panko in another bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Fry quickly in olive oil. To assemble, place disk of mashed potatoes on top of crab cakes and heat together in a preheated 400 degree F oven until the top is crisp. Finish with a dollop of remoulade and a sprig of thyme.
- Cook potatoes until soft and drain. While potatoes are cooking, combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until the butter melts. Remove the corn from the cob and roast or saute corn in oil until tender and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Rice or smash the potatoes, add cream mixture, sauteed corn and chipotle puree, to taste. Shape into small disks.
- Puree all ingredients in a blender.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle.
CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE
This crab cakes recipe can be used to make a hearty dinner or bite-sized hors d'oeuvres!
Provided by MMZEHER
Categories Crab Cakes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
- Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
- Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
- Serve patties with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 6 g
Tips:
- Choose fresh cilantro. The fresher the cilantro, the more flavorful the oil will be.
- Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is a good choice.
- Be careful not to overheat the oil. Overheating will cause the oil to lose its flavor and nutrients.
- Let the oil cool completely before using. This will allow the flavors to develop.
- Store the oil in a cool, dark place. This will help to preserve its flavor and quality.
Conclusion:
Cilantro oil is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used to add flavor to a variety of dishes. It is especially good on crab cakes, but it can also be used on fish, chicken, vegetables, and salads. Cilantro oil is also a good source of antioxidants and other nutrients.
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