Best 5 Crab On A Cracker Recipes
Crab on a cracker is a classic summertime dish that is both delicious and easy to make. Whether you're a seasoned seafood pro or a novice cook, this simple recipe is sure to impress your friends and family. With just a few fresh ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a flavorful and satisfying meal that is perfect for any occasion.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CRAB CAKE SANDWICHES WITH OYSTER-CRACKER BREADING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 1h45m
Yield 8 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Make the crab cakes: Tear the bread into very small pieces or rub between your hands into small crumbs. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and a pinch each of salt and black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the breadcrumbs are toasted and crisp, about 3 minutes; transfer to a large bowl and let cool. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in the skillet; let cool slightly.
- Add the egg, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon zest, paprika, cayenne and melted butter to the breadcrumb mixture; stir to combine. Add the crab and gently stir until just combined. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Form the crab mixture into eight 21/2- to 3-inch patties; transfer to the prepared baking sheet and refrigerate 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, grind the oyster crackers in a food processor to make fine crumbs; set aside.
- Make the sauce: Whisk the mayonnaise with the lemon zest and juice, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a small bowl until smooth. Stir in the chives. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Cook the crab cakes: Heat 1/2 inch vegetable oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Press the crab cakes into the ground oyster crackers, turning to coat. Working in batches, add the crab cakes to the skillet and fry, turning, until golden, 4 to 5 minutes. (Adjust the heat if the crab cakes are browning too quickly.) Drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve the crab cakes on the buns with lettuce and sauce.
OYSTER CRACKER CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- 1. In a large bowl, whisk the mayonnaise, egg, mustard, lemon juice, salt, and cayenne. Gently fold in the crackers, then the crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- 2. Scoop a scant ¼ cup of the crab mixture, form it into a 2 ½-inch diameter patty, and place on a plate. Repeat with the remaining crab mixture.
- 3. Heat half of the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the crab cakes and cook, carefully turning once, until golden brown and heated through, about 6 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with the remaining oil and crab cakes.
- 4. Once the stovetop is cool, wipe up any oil splatters with Clorox® Disinfecting Wipes*.
- *Use as directed. For surfaces that may come in contact with food, a potable water rinse is required.
CRAB OR SHRIMP ON CRACKERS
My mom has made these ever since I was little. We usually make these with crab meat, but you can use canned shrimp if you'd like. These are very easy and quick to make. I will sometimes make the mixture ahead of time and then just top on crackers and bake.
Provided by JenzyGirl
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except the cheese until mixture sticks together. Put enough mixture to cover cracker and top with a pinch of cheese. Place on a baking sheet and bake at 350 until cheese melts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.8, Fat 0.3, Cholesterol 17.9, Sodium 355.4, Carbohydrate 0.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 7.8
CRAB CAKES
Mace, nutmeg's peppery sister, is what makes the difference in these crab cakes. The recipe, adapted from "Gullah Geechee Home Cooking: Recipes From the Matriarch of Edisto Island," comes from Emily Meggett, one of the most well-respected cooks in the Gullah Geechee community, whose food traditions are built largely on the crabs, shrimp and fish they pull from the water near their homes along the southeastern shoreline. She has made thousands of these using freshly cooked blue crabs, but meat that has already been picked and processed works as well. Be sparing with the bread crumbs, which should just hold the mixture together, then add more if the cakes are falling apart. Make sure the pan is very hot, then reduce the heat the minute they hit the oil. Keep a close eye while they brown. These are lovely bites to start a meal, or can star as supper, alongside rice and fresh vegetables. Ms. Meggett serves them with what she calls pink sauce, which is similar to this sauce, with the addition of grated onion and lemon.
Provided by Kim Severson
Categories dinner, seafood, appetizer, main course
Time 1h30m
Yield About 12 large crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat the broiler to 500 degrees (or its highest setting). On your oven's highest rack, broil all the bread slices on a baking sheet for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and crisp but not burned. Flip all the slices over and broil for another 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the broiler off and allow the bread to crisp in the oven until totally dry, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Remove the bread from the oven and let cool. Using a box grater or rolling pin, coarsely grate and crush the bread slices into bread crumbs (or, pulse them in a food processor). The crumbs should look and feel like sand; you should get about 4 cups. Set the bread crumbs aside.
- In a large cast-iron skillet, melt the butter over high heat. Once the butter is melted, add the onion and cook, stirring often, until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Pour the butter and onion into a large bowl. Whisk the flour into the melted butter and onion, then slowly whisk in the milk to make a creamy sauce. Once the sauce is smooth, whisk in the eggs, lemon juice, vinegar and mace.
- Add the crab meat to the cream sauce and mix lightly with a fork; don't break up the pieces of crab meat. Gently fold in just enough of the bread crumbs so that the mixture holds together (about 2 1/2 cups). Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions, setting them on a baking sheet as you go. They should be thick rounds - about the size of the palm of your hand, and roughly 1 1/2 inches thick.
- Using your hand, take a scoop of the toasted bread crumbs and coat each crab cake.
- Wipe out the skillet and heat the oil over high. Once the oil is hot, place a few of the crab cakes in the skillet. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or until browned and cooked through. Place the cooked crab cakes on a paper towel to drain. Working in batches, cook the remaining crab cakes, adding more oil as needed.
- Serve crab cakes immediately, or set aside in a warm oven (see Tip) while you cook the remaining crab cakes.
CRAB-EGG CRACKER SPREAD
This chunky spread always disappears in a twinkling at holiday gatherings. With plenty of crabmeat, hard-cooked eggs and a touch of hot sauce, its hearty kick goes great with crackers, chips or veggies. It was one of my father's very favorite appetizers. -Peggy West Geaorgetown, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 2-1/2 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Stir in the crab and eggs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 112 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 75mg cholesterol, Sodium 415mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.
Tips
- Choose the right crab. Blue crabs and Dungeness crabs are the most popular choices for crab on a cracker, but you can use any type of crab you like. Just be sure to choose crabs that are fresh and have a firm texture.
- Cook the crab properly. Crabs can be boiled, steamed, or grilled. The best way to cook crab depends on the type of crab you are using and your personal preference. However, it is important to cook the crab thoroughly to ensure that it is safe to eat.
- Crack the crab open. Once the crab is cooked, you need to crack it open to get to the meat. You can use a crab cracker or a pair of scissors to do this. Be careful not to break the crab meat into small pieces.
- Remove the meat from the shell. Once the crab is cracked open, you can remove the meat from the shell. Use a fork or a spoon to do this. Be sure to remove all of the meat from the shell, including the claws and legs.
- Serve the crab on a cracker. Place a crab cracker on a plate and top it with a piece of crab meat. You can also add other toppings, such as melted butter, lemon juice, or cocktail sauce.
Conclusion
Crab on a cracker is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or snack. It is perfect for parties and gatherings. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your crab on a cracker is perfect every time.
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