Best 6 Crab Cakes Or Fritters Recipes

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Crab cakes and fritters are delightful seafood dishes that have tantalized taste buds for generations. These culinary creations offer a harmonious blend of succulent crab meat, aromatic herbs, and flavorful spices, encased in a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Whether you prefer the savory sensation of crab cakes or the fluffy texture of fritters, there's a recipe out there to satisfy your cravings. From simple and straightforward preparations to more elaborate and creative variations, the possibilities are endless. So, embark on a culinary journey and discover the perfect recipe to make the most delicious crab cakes or fritters that will leave you craving for more.

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CRAB FRITTERS



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Crab fritters are fried and served with a garlic and horseradish dipping sauce. Super simple, yet elegant enough to serve to company!

Provided by FoodieGeek

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

¾ cup light mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish
2 cloves garlic, peeled
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
2 cups oil for frying
1 cup hush puppy mix
½ cup milk
1 egg
1 pound cooked lump crabmeat

Steps:

  • In the container of a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, garlic, and lemon juice. Process until well blended. Transfer to a bowl, stir in chives, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan or deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir together the hush puppy mix, milk and egg until smooth. Fold in the crab. Drop tablespoonfuls of the batter into the hot oil. Fry until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes, turning once if needed. Drain on paper towels. Serve fritters with the garlic sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.8 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 108.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 991.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRAB FRITTERS WITH SPICY MAYO



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Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 50m

Yield about 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 1/3 cups milk
1 egg
Freshly ground black pepper
1 quart canola oil (approximately, as needed for deep frying)
2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1 tablespoon Irvine Spices Cajun Seasoning
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked for shells and with excess liquid carefully squeezed out without breaking up lumps
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Irvine Spices Specialty Chipotle Chile Powder
Salt

Steps:

  • To make the fritter batter, combine flour, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. In another smaller bowl, whisk together oil, milk, egg and black pepper. Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture and combine until all dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Heat oil to 375 degrees F in a deep-fryer.
  • Mix panko bread crumbs, Cajun Seasoning, mayonnaise, parsley and lemon juice. Fold in crab meat, trying to avoid breaking up lumps. Form crab mixture into "cocktail size" balls. Place the crab ball on a slotted spoon, and holding over the bowl of fritter batter, ladle enough of the batter over it to coat. Deep-fry in hot oil until golden brown and drain.
  • Whisk together mayonnaise and Chipotle Chile Powder. Season, with salt, if needed. Serve crab fritters with spicy mayo as a dipping sauce.

FAUX CRAB CAKES (ZUCCHINI FRITTERS)



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These are a vegetarian dream come true! It is remarkable how much these taste like crab cakes, particularly if patties are small and thin. Recipe is adapted from John Shields, chef/owner of Gertrude's, Baltimore, Md. and appears in the cookbook, "Cooking Fresh From the Mid-Atlantic", edited by Fran McManus & Wendy Rickard. Allow 30 minutes for the zucchini to drain.

Provided by blucoat

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 25m

Yield 8 patties

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups coarsely grated zucchini
salt
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise or 1 tablespoon plain yogurt
1/2 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
vegetable oil, for frying

Steps:

  • Place grated zucchini in a colander; sprinkle lightly with salt. Let zucchini sit for about 30 minutes, allowing it to drain. Squeeze to remove additional liquid - zucchini should be fairly dry.
  • Place zucchini and bread crumbs in a large bowl and mix together.
  • Place egg, Old Bay, Dijon, mayo, lemon juice and parsley in a small bowl. Mix well.
  • Pour egg mixture into zucchini-bread crumb mixture, and mix gently and thoroughly. Form into 8 patties the size of crab cakes. Heat a small amount of oil in a saute pan, and cook patties on both sides, browning well.
  • Serve with tartar sauce, chopped capers, fresh basil and/or lemon wedges. Goes really well with halved sun gold or cherry tomatoes.

CORN AND CRAB FRITTERS



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Make and share this Corn and Crab Fritters recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lvs2Cook

Categories     Crab

Time 23m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine
2 tablespoons minced shallots
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
2 cups frozen whole kernel corn, thawed
2 green onions, sliced
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
2 large eggs, separated
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/2 lb fresh lump crabmeat
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large skillet; add vegetables, and sauté 5 minutes.
  • Combine flour and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
  • Lightly beat egg yolks; add buttermilk to egg yolks. Stir sauteed vegetables and buttermilk mixture into flour mixture. Fold in crabmeat.
  • Beat egg whites at high speed until soft peaks form. Gently fold half of beaten egg white into crabmeat batter. Fold in remaining beaten egg white.
  • Heat 2" oil to 375º.
  • Shape 2 tablespoons batter into a fritter shape and drop into hot oil 4 or 5 at a time. Cook 3 minutes or until golden on all sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve with Spicy Dipping Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 768.2, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 293.3, Sodium 1910.3, Carbohydrate 121.5, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 12, Protein 45.6

CRAB CAKE FRITTERS



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 14 1/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cup panko
3 eggs
1 cup milk
2 tbs lemon juice
2 tps sesame oil
4 tbs minced green onions
2 tps ginger
8 cloves roasted garlic
1 cup shiitake mushrooms
1 tps salt
1 tps pepper
1 to 1 1/2 lb of dungeness crab
peanut oil
for sauce- 1/2 cup sake
1/4 cup lemon juice
3 tbs butter

Steps:

  • take 1 head of garlic,a splash of olive oil,and fold up in foil. put in 350 oven, for 1 hr.destem and slice saute mushrooms in peanut oil. drain and cool mushrooms. take garlic and peel. smash garlic to a paste. mince ginger and onions. mix all ingredients, except for crab. take small handfuls of crab at a time and squeeze out juice with your hands. before putting crab in mixing bowl, check to make sure that there is no shell in the meat. finish mixing together. preheat pan or griddle top on medium heat. pour peanut oil in pan. measure each cake out to 1/4 cup. slightly flatten. cook about 2 to 4 minutes each side, depending on how hot your pan is. your pan should not be smoking. the crab cakes will come out golden brown. put sake and lemon juice in a small sauce pan. use high heat. cook til reduced by half. add butter and remove from heat. spread lettuce or wild greens on plate, and put crab cakes on top. pour sauce over and garnish with lemons.

CRAB FRITTERS



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Cornish Fifty Fifty Crab provides a 1/3 of your weekly intake of Omega 3!

Provided by seafoodandeatit

Time 20m

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pack of Seafood & Eat It - Fifty Fifty Crab
a handful of each, Basil and Mint, roughly chopped
heaped teaspoon of mascarpone cheese
squeeze of Lime juice
half a cup of Breadcrumbs
a handful of Plain Flour
(Serving Suggestion) Salad, Crusty Bread

Steps:

  • Mix the crab meat, herbs, mascarpone and lime juice.
  • Add enough breadcrumbs to give a firm mixture that can be formed into two balls and flattened.
  • Coat with plain flour and shallow fry until golden.
  • Serve on a bed of salad leaves with a wedge of lime and crusty bread.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat will yield the best flavor and texture for your crab cakes or fritters.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixed batter will make your crab cakes or fritters tough.
  • Use a light touch when forming the cakes or fritters: This will help prevent them from becoming too dense.
  • Cook the crab cakes or fritters until they are golden brown and cooked through: This will ensure that they are safe to eat and have a delicious flavor.
  • Serve the crab cakes or fritters immediately: This will ensure that they are served at their best.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes and fritters are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes or fritters that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give crab cakes or fritters a try.

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