Best 9 Crab Cakes With Herbed Mayonnaise Recipes

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Crab cakes are a classic seafood dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are typically made with crab meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and spices, and are then fried or baked. Herbed mayonnaise is a perfect complement to crab cakes, as it adds a creamy, flavorful sauce that enhances the taste of the crab. With so many different recipes available, it can be difficult to know which one to choose. In this article, we have compiled a list of the best crab cakes with herbed mayonnaise recipes, so that you can find the perfect one for your next meal.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 29

24 saltine crackers, crushed into coarse crumbs (about 1 cup)
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon minced celery leaves
1/4 teaspoon celery seeds
1 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 cup mayonnaise
Juice of 1/2 lemon
3 tablespoons minced dill pickles
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 scallions, minced
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 large head Boston lettuce, cut into chunks
4 heads red or regular endive, quartered lengthwise
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
4 inner stalks celery, leaves coarsely chopped, stems diced
4 scallions, halved lengthwise and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup fresh chervil, tarragon and/or dill (leaves and tender stems)
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the crab cakes: Place half of the cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Drizzle in the egg, then stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, celery leaves, celery seeds, mustard powder, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Form into six 3-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 cup crab mixture each). Spread the remaining cracker crumbs on a plate; press the crab cakes in the crumbs on both sides and around the edges. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 6 hours.
  • Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and scallions in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Brush the crab cakes with the 6 tablespoons melted butter and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the salad: Gently toss the lettuce, endive, tomatoes, celery, scallions, chervil and parsley in a large bowl; drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve with the crab cakes and sauce.

CRAB CAKES WITH HERBED MAYONNAISE



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These are the best crab cakes I have ever had! You have to use the freshest crabmeat. Everyone raves about these crab cakes The lemon juice and zest give these cakes a fresh, light taste.. I hope you enjoy them. The Herbed Mayonnaise is recipe#

Provided by susie cooks

Categories     Crab

Time 38m

Yield 40 cakes, 12-16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup minced green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
basil sprig (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
  • Mix green onions, celery mayo, tarragon, Old Bay, Dijon, lemon juice and peel.
  • Add in crabmeat, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
  • Stir in egg yolks.
  • Place 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
  • Using 1 tablespoon for each cake, shape crab mixture into 1-inch diameter patties. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs: arrange on baking sheet.
  • Chill at least one hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, keep chilled.).
  • Preheat broiler. Working with one sheet at a time, broil crabcakes 4 to 5 inches from heat source until golden brown and cooked through (watch carefully to prevent burning), about 4 minutes per side.
  • Arrange on a platter. Top each cake with a dollop of herbed mayonnaise. Garnish with basil sprigs if desired.

CLASSIC CRAB CAKES WITH CHILE GARLIC MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 1h32m

Yield serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large bottle mayonnaise
1 bottle chili-garlic sauce
1 can/bottle lemon juice
3 red bell peppers
1 bottle olive oil
3 red onions
3 bunches of celery
3 pounds crabmeat, coarsely chopped
6 large eggs
2 large containers breadcrumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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 WITH HERBED MAYONNAISE



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 14

Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 pound fresh crabmeat, picked over, drained
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
Herbed mayonnaise (see recipe)
Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

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



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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

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 tablespoons chopped coriander
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped roasted red pepper
1 lb crabmeat (defrosted & drained - if frozen)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup flour
3 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped coriander
salt & freshly ground black pepper

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

HERBED CORNMEAL CRAB CAKES



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I created these crispy crab cakes to include some of the fresh herbs from my garden. My husband loves them and requests them quite often. -Audrey Collins, Columbus, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 tablespoons cornmeal
2 tablespoons dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon onion powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
CRAB CAKES:
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon tartar sauce
2 teaspoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon celery salt
1 can (6 ounces) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
2 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chives, parsley, thyme, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and celery salt. Fold in crab. Shape into four patties; coat with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 446 calories, Fat 26g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 185mg cholesterol, Sodium 975mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

EASY CRAB CAKES WITH PANKO



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Easy, restaurant-grade crab cakes with panko. Serve them warm with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce, or tartar sauce alongside a salad.

Provided by wolfnet

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
½ teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 pound cooked jumbo lump crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
¾ cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons canola oil, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Whisk mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix crabmeat, panko, and parsley together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in mayonnaise mixture. Form into 8 patties.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Cholesterol 139.6 mg, Fat 24.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 29.2 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 881 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

GRAMMY'S CRAB CAKES



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Enjoy these simple and savory crab cake taste sensations. I learned to make these from my beloved mother-in-law, but Grammy never uses a recipe. I measured every pinch and dash while she made them. This is one of our all-time family favorites. There are never any leftovers. Crab cakes are best if made with fresh crab, but they are great with canned crab as well.

Provided by mglarson

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 25m

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cooked crabmeat, drained
1 ½ tablespoons dry bread crumbs
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 large egg
1 ½ tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced green onion, or to taste
½ teaspoon dry mustard
1 dash hot pepper sauce
1 tablespoon butter, melted

Steps:

  • Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Lightly grease a broiler pan or baking sheet.
  • Shred crabmeat and place in a medium bowl with bread crumbs and parsley. Mix together and season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onion, dry mustard, and hot pepper sauce together in a small bowl. Add to crabmeat mixture and mix well. Form into 6 patties and place on the prepared pan. Brush tops with melted butter.
  • Cook under the preheated broiler until lightly browned and cooked through, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 4.4 g, Cholesterol 189.8 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 36.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 695.5 mg

CRAB CAKES WITH CHESAPEAKE BAY MAYO



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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

1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
CRAB CAKES:
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup canola oil

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Be gentle when handling the crab cakes. They are delicate and can easily break apart.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon butter.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With so many different recipes to choose from, there's sure to be a crab cake recipe that everyone will love. Whether you prefer classic crab cakes, spicy crab cakes, or crab cakes with a unique twist, you're sure to find a recipe in this article that you'll enjoy. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying meal, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed.

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