Best 7 Crab Cakes Creole Style Recipes

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If you're craving a flavorful and authentic creole-style crab cake dish, you've come to the right place. This article will provide you with the best recipe to tantalize your taste buds with a delectable combination of tender crab meat, aromatic spices, and a zesty creole sauce. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of creole cuisine and leaves you with a memorable dining experience.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

CREOLE CRABCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
4 cloves garlic, minced and roasted in olive oil
4 ounces mayonnaise
Pinch chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Pinch fresh chopped thyme leaves
Dash seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Breading (all-purpose flour, 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a little water, and panko bread crumbs)
Olive oil
Chipotle-Honey Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Corn, recipe follows
Remoulade, recipe follows
Thyme sprigs, for garnish
5 Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup hot cream
4 ounces melted butter
1 to 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed from cob
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chipotle-Honey Puree, to desired spiciness, recipe follows
1 (4 oz) can chipotle in adobo
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves
2 to 3 cloves garlic
Honey, to taste
2 to 3 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brandy
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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-CREOLE STYLE



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In Louisiana, most dishes include plenty of fresh garlic, dry mustard, and cayenne pepper for Creole flavor. Heavy cream adds richness (because no Louisiana dish isn't rich). You need to start with a large dose of good quality lump crabmeat and keep the binder to a minimum. Saltines add more flavor than other binders and won't make the crab cakes pasty. This recipe was adapted from Cook's Country Magazine.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Crab

Time 55m

Yield 12 Crabcakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, diced
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1 celery rib, diced
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 cup cracker, crushed (Saltines)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
2 tablespoons heavy cream
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 (4 1/4 ounce) cans lump crabmeat
1/2 cup cracker, crushed (Saltines)
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate and refrigerate 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients except for the crabmeat, other portion of saltines, and oil. Add the cooled vegetables then gently fold in crabmeat, being careful not to break up large pieces of crab.
  • Divide into 12 portions and shape each into 1¼-inch-thick cake and about the shape of your palms. Transfer to plate, cover, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
  • Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge crab cakes in remaining cracker crumbs and press to adhere crumbs to cakes (coat with crumbs at a time, and cook about 3 per batch in the oil). Gently and carefully place the cakes into the hot oil. Cook until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side (turn cakes gently using two spatulas so as they won't break apart).
  • Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES



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We've an abundance of crabs in coastal Louisiana. I know no one who has ever turned one of these down. Chill time not included. NOTE: For all the years that I've made these crab cakes, just recently I've used cracker crumbs in place of the breadcrumbs in the recipe and for the exterior coating and think that I might perfer that even more so.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 6 patties, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb crabmeat, fresh and drained
1/2 cup italian dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon creole mustard (grainy mustard)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons creole seasoning
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Mix together first 12 ingredients, combining to evenly mix; shape into 6 patties.
  • Coat with flour or breadcrumbs. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Bring butter to a sizzle in large skillet; cook on low heat 4 to 7 minutes on each side until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 980.6, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.5

CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 21m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups mayonnaise
2 egg yolks
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
1 tablespoon minced yellow onion
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons dry mustard
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds lump crabmeat
2 cups panko bread crumbs
Vegetable oil, for grilling
Mixed spring greens, for serving
Creole Mustard Sauce, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1 jalapeno pepper
1 red bell pepper
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives

Steps:

  • Preheat a George Foreman Grill to 325 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg yolks, tarragon, onion, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs. Form mixture into 2-inch balls.
  • Coat grill with a thin layer of vegetable oil. When oil is hot, grill crab cakes, in batches, for 5 to 6 minutes each, turning over after 3 minutes or when golden brown.
  • Transfer crab cakes to a bed of spring greens and drizzle with Creole Mustard Sauce.
  • Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CREOLE CRAB BURGERS



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Food lovers on America's coasts have long known that crab cakes make wonderful sandwiches. Here, tender lumps of sweet crab are seasoned (in the manner of traditional Louisiana deviled crabs) and lightly bound with egg and bread crumbs, then panfried until the cakes have a golden crust. A thin layer of tangy tartar sauce and crisp lettuce is all the accompaniment they need.

Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Fry     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Crab     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 3/4 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
Accompaniments: tartar sauce; iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Stir together crabmeat, mayonnaise, scallions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties (3 1/2 inches in diameter; patties will be soft but will firm up when fried). Spread remaining cup bread crumbs on a plate, then dredge patties in crumbs, knocking off excess, and transfer to a platter.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry patties, turning over once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES WITH KALE AND PARMESAN



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Pretend like you're down in the Bayou with these Creole Crab Cakes with Kale and Parmesan. Why wait? Try these crab cakes with your dinner tonight!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 35m

Yield 8 servings, 2 crab cakes each

Number Of Ingredients 9

1-2/3 cups hot water
1/2 tsp. zest and 1 Tbsp. juice from 1 lemon
1 pkg. (6 oz.) STOVE TOP Stuffing Mix for Chicken
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped kale, thawed, drained
1 can (6 oz.) crabmeat, drained, flaked
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
3 eggs, beaten
2 Tbsp. butter or margarine, divided

Steps:

  • Add hot water, lemon zest and lemon juice to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir just until moistened.
  • Stir in all remaining ingredients except butter; shape into 16 patties, using about 1/4 cup crabmeat mixture for each.
  • Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add 8 patties; cook 5 min. on each side or until heated through and golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining butter and patties.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 10 g

CREOLE SCALLOP CAKES



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Experimenting in the kitchen is a passion of mine...a passion I hope to pass along to my daughter. One day I had some scallops and decided to concoct a scallop cake instead of a crab cake. This scrumptious appetizer can be prepared ahead of time. The cakes and aioli sauce can both be made the day before, and you can cook the cakes just before serving. Not only does this simplify last-minute prep, it allows the flavors to blend, making the dish even more yummy. My family and friends love my specialty scallop cakes.-Iisha Leftrdige-Brooks, Sacramento, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 20 scallop cakes (1-1/2 cups aioli).

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white portion only)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons honey mustard
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon chopped fennel fronds
2 teaspoons salt-free lemon-pepper seasoning
1-1/2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 pound sea scallops
COATING:
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
2 teaspoons coarsely ground pepper
SPICY HONEY AIOLI:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup honey mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon unsweetened apple juice
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Place scallops in a food processor; cover and pulse until just pureed. Fold into egg mixture., In a shallow bowl, combine the bread crumbs, parsley and pepper. Drop 2 tablespoons scallop mixture into crumb mixture. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, apple juice and seasonings. Cover and refrigerate until serving., Heat a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in oil in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with aioli. If desired, top with additional fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 291mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen or canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. Don't pack the crab cakes too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy. Gently shape the crab cakes into patties.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. Pan-frying the crab cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Creole sauce, tartar sauce, or remoulade are all good choices.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to impress your friends and family, give crab cakes a try!

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