Calling all seafood lovers! This article will introduce you to the delightful delicacy known as crab cakes smothered in a velvety creamy green onion sauce. Dive into the world of flavors and textures as we guide you through the art of crafting this dish. From selecting the freshest crab meat to mastering the perfect sauce, we'll provide you with all the essential steps and culinary secrets to achieve crab cake perfection. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a seafood extravaganza that will leave you craving more.
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PERFECT CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS
Perfect Crab Cakes -- heavy on crab and light on filler -- anchor a dinner. Be sure to form them compactly so the cakes hold together during frying.
Provided by Ben S.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
- Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).
- About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.2 calories, Carbohydrate 13.9 g, Cholesterol 150.2 mg, Fat 30.5 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 26.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 647.5 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS
This recipe comes from the Sunday USA Weekend magazine. It makes a light, delicious summer dinner or an elegant appetizer for a special dinner.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Crab
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix egg, mayonaise, onion tops,Old Bay,and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
- Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl.
- Add milk and toss gently to coat.
- Add crushed saltines and toss gently to combine.
- Add egg mixture, gently toss, once again, to combine.
- Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake.
- Repeat to make 8 cakes. Can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead.
- About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Carefully add crab cakes and saute', turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and/or your favorite tartar sauce.
PERFECT CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS
This is originally from a magazine in the Sunday Denver Post. Serve with your favorite homemade tartar sauce or remoulade sauce. Splurge for the "real" crabmeat for this recipe and pick it over for shells and drain it before using it.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Crab
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix egg,mayonnaise,green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayonnaise is completely incorporated, then set aside.
- Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl.
- Add milk; toss gently to coat.
- Add crushed saltines;toss gently to combine.
- Add egg mixture;gently toss, once again, to combine.
- Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake; repeat to make 8 cakes.
- (Can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead.).
- About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Carefully add crab cakes; saute, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 1091.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.1
CRAB CAKES WITH A CREAMY GREEN ONION SAUCE
Categories Shellfish Sauté Quick & Easy
Number Of Ingredients 24
Steps:
- 1. Carefully clean the crab meat of any shells or cartilage. In a large bowl, gently mix crab meat, scallions or green onions, herbs, Old Bay seasoning, bread crumbs, and mayonnaise. Season with salt and white pepper. Carefully fold in egg with a rubber spatula until mixture just clings together. Divide crab mixture into four portions and shape each into a flat, round cake about 3 inches across and 1-1/2 inches high Place onto a baking sheet lined either parchment or wax paper; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerator at least 3 hours or overnight (the cold will firm up the cakes so that they will not break up when fried.) Place bread or cracker crumbs into a shallow pie plate; lightly dredge crab cakes. In a large nonstick frying pan over medium heat, heat butter until hot but not smoking (add more butter if needed). Gently lay chilled crab cakes onto bottom of the pan; slowly fry crab cakes approximately 3 to 4 minutes per side or until crisp and golden brown, turning once only with a spatula. If the crab cake browns too quickly, reduce heat. The internal temperature should be 150 to 155 degrees F. with an cooking thermometer. Removed from heat, transfer onto a serving platter, and serve hot with Green Onion Sauce. NOTE: These crab cakes are also great as a starter course of your dinner meal. Makes 8 servings or 16 petite crab cakes. 2. Green Onion Sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, cream, egg, Tabasco sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, dry mustard, salt, peppr, japapeno chile, sugar, and green onions. Cover and refrigerate at least one hour. Serve cold.
LORI'S FAMOUS CRAB CAKES
These crab cakes are just the best. I make these often at home, and I make a smaller appetizer size for parties. They are always a hit. They are easy and delicious. I won't eat crab cakes out anymore! Serve with fresh squeezed lemon and tartar sauce!
Provided by SLJ6
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss together the 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley. Mix in the egg white, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and onion powder. Fold crabmeat into the mixture. Form into 6 large cakes. Coat in the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Fry the cakes 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 508 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
CRAB CAKES WITH CHARDONNAY CREAM SAUCE
Categories Milk/Cream Wine Appetizer Sauté Crab Summer Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Serves 8 as a first-course
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Boil wine and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 10 minutes. Add cream and boil until liquid is reduced to sauce consistency, about 10 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Mix crabmeat, 1/2 cup crushed potato chips, breadcrumbs and next 7 ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Using 1/4 cupful crab mixture for each cake, form mixture into sixteen 2 1/2-inch-diameter cakes. (Can be prepared 6 hours ahead. Cover sauce and crab cakes separately and refrigerate. Rewarm sauce over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, before serving.) Place remaining potato chips in shallow dish. Press each cake into chips, turning to coat evenly.
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, adding more oil as necessary, about 5 minutes per side. Transfer crab cakes to paper-towel-lined plate to drain.
- Place 2 crab cakes on each plate; spoon sauce around crab cakes and then serve immediately.
Tips:
- Choose Fresh Crab Meat: Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it thoroughly before using.
- Use a Combination of Crab Meats: For a more complex flavor, use a combination of different types of crab meat, such as blue crab, Dungeness crab, and snow crab.
- Don't Overmix the Crab Cakes: Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently mix the ingredients until they are just combined.
- Form the Crab Cakes Gently: Use your hands to gently form the crab cakes. Avoid pressing them too tightly, as this will make them dense.
- Pan-Fry the Crab Cakes Over Medium Heat: Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat so that they cook evenly throughout without burning.
- Serve the Crab Cakes with a Creamy Green Onion Sauce: The creamy green onion sauce adds a delicious and flavorful complement to the crab cakes.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile seafood dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family. Serve them with a creamy green onion sauce for an extra special treat.
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