Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. They are typically made with fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, and can be fried, baked, or grilled. Basil mayonnaise is a flavorful and creamy sauce that pairs perfectly with crab cakes. It is made with fresh basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and garlic, and adds a bright and herbaceous flavor to the dish. To make the best crab cakes with basil mayonnaise, it is important to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to follow the recipe carefully.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
BASIL CRAB CAKES
I love crabmeat any way it's served, especially in these crab cakes. If you don't have time to dash to the store, substitute 2 teaspoons of dried basil for the fresh. -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Stir in crab and cracker crumbs. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., Shape mixture into four patties. In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with cocktail sauce if desired.
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SAM'S COCONUT CRAB CAKES WITH COCONUT BASIL MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- Heat oil in a saute pan. Add onion and celery and saute until onion is translucent. Remove from heat and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, coconut, mayonnaise, mustard, chives, parsley and 1 cup panko with the onion/celery mixture. Add salt and pepper, to taste. Form into 2-inch diameter cakes.
- Roll cakes first in flour, then in beaten eggs, then in the remaining 4 cups of panko, each time shaking off excess. Heat oil, and saute the crab cakes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Arrange on a platter and garnish with tomatoes and chives. Serve with coconut basil mayonnaise.
- Combine all ingredients in a mixing bowl, and whisk until smooth. May be prepared a day ahead, covered and refrigerated. Bring to room temperature before serving.
CLASSIC CRAB CAKES WITH CHILE GARLIC MAYONNAISE
Provided by Kelsey Nixon
Time 1h32m
Yield serves 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Chile Garlic Mayonnaise Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise.
- Classic Crab Cakes Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeno; saute 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in crab, egg, 1/2 cup chili mayonnaise, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs. Form crab mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup for each. Dredge cakes in remaining 3 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, turning to coat. Place on baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours. Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve, passing remaining chili mayonnaise separately.
CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: small shallot, fresh parsley, fresh chives, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh lump crab meat, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, tartar sauce, lemon wedge
Provided by Alix Traeger
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, parsley, chives, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using.
- Add the crabmeat, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
- Add the breadcrumbs and mix just to combine.
- Form into 6 equal patties and place on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
- Coat the cakes lightly with flour, and shake off any excess.
- In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Fry the crab cakes until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly.
- Serve warm with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 gram
CRAB CAKES WITH CHESAPEAKE BAY MAYO
I placed my personal stamp on my Aunt Ellie's crab cake recipe by changing up some of her ingredients. They're served with a tart and tangy creamy sauce. You can serve them on an appetizer spread or as a terrific first-course at a formal dinner.-Michelle Critchell, Moon, Virginia
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 30m
Yield 16 appetizers.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. For crab cakes, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cheese, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
CRAB CAKES WITH HERBED MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray. Mix green onions and next 7 ingredients in large bowl; stir. Mix in crabmeat, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Stir in egg yolks. Place 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs in shallow bowl. Using 1 tablespoonful for each cake, shape crab mixture into 1-inch-diameter patties. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs; arrange on baking sheets. Chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; keep chilled.) Preheat broiler. Working with 1 sheet at a time, broil crab cakes 4 to 5 inches from heat source until golden and cooked through, watching to prevent burning, about 4 minutes per side. Arrange on platter. Top each with dollop of mayonnaise; garnish with basil sprigs, if desired.
CRAB CAKES WITH GARLIC MAYONNAISE
Great little before dinner nibblers! I recommend serving on pieces of lettuce leaf for easier handling. The recipe came from Food & Drink - the best of the decade!
Provided by CountryLady
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 36 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- CRAB CAKES: Combine first 8 ingredients in a bowl.
- Flake crab meat& stir into mixture.
- Season to taste& add hot pepper sauce.
- Combine corn meal& flour on a plate.
- Form crab mixture into 1 tbsp sized balls, flatten slightly, roll in corn meal flour mixture& place on a baking sheet that has been brushed with melted butter.
- Drizzle more melted butter on each crab cake& bake in preheated 450F oven, turning once for 15 minutes or until crisp.
- GARLIC MAYO: Whisk all ingredients in a bowl.
- Serve with crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 53, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 14.3, Sodium 170.1, Carbohydrate 4, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.4, Protein 2.8
CRAB CAKES BENEDICT WITH LIGHTENED LEMON-BASIL HOLLANDAISE SAUCE
Blogger, Julie Van Rosendaal of dinnerwithjulie.com shares a recipe. Wow guests with a delicious twist to traditional eggs Benedict featuring crab cakes.
Categories Breakfast
Time 45m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Rinse and drain crabmeat well; remove any cartilage. In a large bowl, gently mix together the crab, bread crumbs, one egg, red pepper, mayonnaise, mustard, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Form into 8 patties, adding a little extra mayo if needed to help the mixture hold together. Place a small amount of flour in a shallow dish and season with salt and pepper. Put the second egg into another shallow dish and mix with a fork. Put the Panko in a third shallow dish.
- Dredge patties in flour. For extra crispy crab cakes, dip them in beaten egg to coat, then dredge in Panko or breadcrumbs. Cook patties 5 minutes per side or until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, pour water and lemon juice over the bread cubes; let stand for 5 minutes until the bread absorbs all the liquid and becomes mushy. In a blender or food processor, mix the soaked bread until it turns into a paste. While processor is running drizzle in warm melted butter; process until mixture thickens slightly. Taste and add salt if necessary. Add basil leaves and pulse a few times until the basil is chopped and incorporated.
- Serve poached eggs on top of the crab cakes, lightly drizzled with hollandaise sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 335 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 610 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL AIOLI
Delicous Crab Cakes served with a garic dipping sauce. Can be made mild or hot and spicy. Can be used as a seafood appetizer or a main course. Recipe courtesy Chef Rita Carmody (formerly of the Red Lion Hotel)
Provided by Steve P.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix crabmeat, onion, crushed crackers, eggs, mayonnaise and seasonings.
- Gently mix everything together and shape into crab cakes.
- Saute cakes in a little oil for about five minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- To prepare aioli, place egg yolks, garlic and basil in a blender.
- Start the blender and slowly add oil.
- When thoroughly mixed and creamy, add salt and lemon juice and if you want it hot and spicy the option red pepper or cayenne.
- Serve the aioli on the side as a dipping sauce.
CRAB CAKES WITH DILL MAYONNAISE
Little fish favourites, perfect for dipping at parties or as a smart starter
Provided by James Martin
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Boil the potatoes in a large pan of salted water for about 15 mins, drain, then return to the pan and leave to steam dry for about 5 mins. Mash, then leave to cool.
- In a large bowl mix the crabmeat, capers, spring onions, lemon zest and half the juice with half the dill. Stir in the mashed potato with some seasoning, then shape into 12 neat round patties. Transfer these to a plate and put in the fridge for 20 mins to firm up.
- To make the dill mayonnaise, mix the mayo with the remaining lemon juice and dill. Put this in the fridge for later.
- Put the flour, egg and breadcrumbs on 3 separate plates. Dust the crab cakes all over with the flour, then dip into the egg and finally coat with breadcrumbs.
- Add enough sunflower oil to a shallow frying pan to come about 1cm up the side. Heat the oil, then carefully slide the crab cakes in; you might have to do this in batches. Cook for about 3 mins on each side until they are crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. At this point you can pop the crab cakes into the oven to keep warm - or serve right away with dill mayonnaise and extra lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 448 calories, Fat 27 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 33 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 21 grams protein, Sodium 1.65 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
- Make sure the crab meat is flaked into small pieces before adding it to the crab cakes.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes, or they will become tough.
- Gently fold the crab meat into the other ingredients to avoid breaking it up.
- Form the crab cakes into 2-inch patties and then refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat in a well-oiled skillet. Don't overcrowd the skillet, or the crab cakes will not cook evenly.
- Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce, such as basil mayonnaise, tartar sauce, or lemon butter.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crab cakes every time. 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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