Crab cakes, a delightful seafood delicacy, are a culinary treasure that deserves a special mention. Whether you prefer them pan-fried, baked, or broiled, these golden-brown patties offer a symphony of flavors and textures that tantalize the taste buds. When paired with the classic English muffin, they create a match made in culinary heaven. This guide will take you through a culinary journey, exploring the art of crafting the perfect crab cake and presenting a selection of tantalizing recipes that will transform your meal into an unforgettable experience.
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CHEESY CRAB ENGLISH MUFFINS
These hot-from-the-oven sandwiches are so good on a cool afternoon or as a quick dinner. Chopped pecans give the crab salad extra crunch.-Mary Lou Crouch, Granite Falls, Washington
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the crab, celery, mayonnaise, pimientos, pecans and onion. Spread over English muffin halves. Broil 3-4 in. from the heat for 5 minutes or until bubbly. Top with cheese slices; broil 1-2 minutes longer or until cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 704 calories, Fat 53g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
CRAB MELTS
These special open-faced sandwiches from Donna Bennett of Washougal, Washington have wonderful crab and cheese flavor. "This recipe closely resembles a dish my husband and I enjoyed at a favorite restaurant several years ago," Donna writes.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 15m
Yield 2 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the crab, mayonnaise, celery and onion. Place muffins on an ungreased baking sheet. , Broil 4-6 in. from the heat until toasted. Spread each muffin half with crab mixture. Top with tomato and cheeses; sprinkle with paprika. Broil until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts :
CRAB MEAT ON ENGLISH MUFFINS RECIPE - (4.3/5)
Provided by Sophialuc
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients. Split muffins. Spread each half with mixture. Put on cookie sheet and in freezer for one hour. Then cut into 6ths. Put under broiler for about 2 minutes
CHEESY CRABMEAT ENGLISH MUFFINS
This is an old family recipe. It is a great finger food/ appetizer for a holiday party. These can be prepared ahead of time and frozen until you are ready to serve.
Provided by DRCarrier
Categories Crab
Time 35m
Yield 72 pieces, 6-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix the Old English Cheddar Cheese, crabmeat, garlic powder and butter together in a mixing bowl. Salt to taste.
- Spread the mixture over 6 english muffin halves.
- Place coated English muffins in the freezer until firm.
- Cut each english muffin half into 12 approximately equal pieces.
- Place in a ziplock bag and freeze until cooked or cook immediately.
- To cook: Cover a cookie sheet with aluminum foil. Place the pieces on the cookie sheet cheese side up.
- Broil for 10-15 minutes or until the top is brown/ bubbly.
CRAB DELIGHTS
Have these as appetizers or a light lunch. Using English muffins and canned crab meat. You can store in freezer until ready to use, then cook them. This is also good with Clam Chowder for lunch or dinner. Enjoy!
Provided by Ellen Chirichella
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Canapes and Crostini Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, cheese spread, butter or margarine, mayonnaise, garlic salt, and parsley. Mix well, and spread on English muffins. Cut the muffins into quarters and arrange them on a cookie sheet.
- Bake at 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 15 minutes. Broil the muffins for the last minute to get them toasted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 39.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 9.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 567.3 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
OLD ENGLISH CRAB-CHEESE MELTAWAYS
These delicious appetizers are a fabulous way to start any party and can be prepared anytime in advance and frozen--then broiled from frozen to serve!
Provided by joearbeely
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 30m
Yield 48 pieces, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place muffin pieces on 2 cookie tins. Rinse and drain crab meat; drain well. Mix crab with butter, cheese, salts and mayonnaise. Mix well and spread on muffin pieces. You must freeze for at least 30 minutes or longer before broiling. Broil until puffed, bubbly and slightly golden brown. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 39.1, Fat 2.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7, Sodium 81.6, Carbohydrate 3.3, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.3, Protein 1.4
BENEDICT CRAB CAKES
Treat yourself to these hearty crab cakes that are made using Progresso® Bread Crumbs and served with poached eggs and mock hollandaise - perfect for dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oven to 200°F. In medium bowl, combine all crab cake ingredients except margarine; mix well. Shape into 4 patties, about 1/2 inch thick. (Patties will be soft.)
- Melt 1 tablespoon margarine in large skillet over medium heat until it sizzles. Add crabmeat patties; cook 6 to 8 minutes or until browned and crisp, turning once. Place on serving plate; place in oven to keep warm.
- In small saucepan, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice and dill; beat with wire whisk until well blended. Heat over low heat until warm. Remove from heat. Slowly beat in hot melted butter until smooth. Cover; set aside.
- In medium skillet, bring vinegar and water to a simmer over medium heat. Add 4 eggs; reduce heat to a low simmer. Cook eggs 2 to 3 minutes or until whites are set.
- With slotted spoon, place 1 poached egg on each crab cake. Spoon mock hollandaise over each. If desired, garnish with fresh dill sprigs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 425 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 1 g, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1000 mg, Sugar 3 g
CRAB CAKES ON ENGLISH MUFFIN RECIPE
Provided by Boca
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Melt margarine and cheese together. Then add the rest of the ingredients. Put on a cookie sheet & Bake 350* for 15 minutes
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, be sure to thaw it completely before using.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through, but not dry.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, lemon butter sauce, and remoulade sauce.
- Crab cakes can be made ahead of time and refrigerated for up to 2 days. When you're ready to serve them, simply reheat them in a preheated oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-20 minutes.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great way to use up leftover crab meat. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a crab cake recipe that everyone will enjoy.
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