Best 8 Crabcakes With Creamy Caper Sauce Recipes

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When it comes to seafood, crab cakes stand as a testament to the culinary versatility of crabs. These delectable patties, crafted from succulent crab meat, breadcrumbs, and a medley of seasonings, offer a symphony of flavors and textures. While the crab cakes themselves are a culinary delight, the addition of a creamy caper sauce elevates them to an entirely new level of gastronomic indulgence. This article will guide you through the process of creating crab cakes with creamy caper sauce, providing you with a step-by-step recipe and helpful tips to ensure perfect results. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

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CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY CREAM



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Canola oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves of garlic
1 pound of crab claw meat, picked over
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus 18 whole cilantro leaves
1 large egg, beaten to mix
1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs, or regular unseasoned breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup nonfat, plain Greek-style thickened yogurt
1 teaspoon hot chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the scallion, green pepper, and jalapeno and cook until the peppers soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one minute more. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the pepper-scallion mixture with the crab, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, egg, 1/2 cup of the Panko, 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, and the salt.
  • Put the remaining 1/2 cup Panko on a plate. Form the crab mixture into 8 crab cakes and gently roll each in the Panko and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the crab cakes with the canola oil cooking spray to coat lightly.
  • Bake the crab cakes until they are golden brown on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Gently turn them over and cook for 10 minutes on the other side. In the meantime, in a small bowl stir together the yogurt with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and the chili-garlic sauce.
  • To serve, top each crab cake with about 1/2 teaspoon of the spicy cream and one cilantro leaf.
  • Excellent source of: Copper, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc
  • Good source of: Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Potassium, Vitamin B6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 170 milligrams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams

CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Bill Brett

Categories     Mustard     Appetizer     Mayonnaise     Crab     Summer     Pan-Fry     Capers     Bon Appétit     Vermont     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup drained capers, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Crab Cakes
1 1/2 pounds crabmeat
1 cup plus 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup or more vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • for caper sauce:
  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • for crab cakes:
  • Combine crabmeat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and next five ingredients in large bowl. Spread 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet. Using 1/4-cup capacity ice-cream scoop, form crab mixture into 24 small balls. Flatten slightly. Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, transfer to another baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry crab cakes until brown, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer 2 crab cakes to each of 12 plates. Serve, passing caper sauce alongside.

CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup oyster crackers
1/4 cup cornichons
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 scallions, roughly chopped
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh tarragon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
  • Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
6 -8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise
3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • SAUCE:.
  • Combine all of the caper sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together to combine and chill until crab cakes are ready.
  • CRAB CAKES:.
  • Drain the crab meat and remove any bits of shell.
  • Combine the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Gently fold in the crab meat.
  • Shape into 8 thin patties.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the crab cakes and cook in batches 4-5 min on each side or until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining crab cakes.
  • Serve with caper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 177.1, Sodium 1411.8, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 28.8

CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY DILL CAPER SAUCE RECIPE - (4/5)



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Provided by rossboys

Number Of Ingredients 23

Dill Caper Sauce:
2 lb fresh lump crabmeat
1/2 cup minced green onion
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup Italian-seasoned bread crumbs
1 lg egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1-1/2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
1/2 tsp pepper
Dash Worcestshire sauce
2 Tbsp butter
lemon wedges
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 tsp grated lemon rind
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp drained capers
2 tsp chopped fresh dill
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse, drain, and flake crabmeat, being careful not to break up lumps. Saute green onion and bell pepper in hot oil in a lg nonstick skillet, 8 min or until tender. Stir together green onion mixture, bread crumbs, egg, and next 5 ingredients. Gently fold in crabmeat. Shape mixture into 14 2-1/2" cakes (~ 1/3 cup). Place on an aluminum foil lined baking sheet; cover and chill at least 1 hr or up to 8 hrs. Melt butter in a lg nonstick skillet over med heat. Add crab cakes, cook in 2 batches, 4 to 5 min on each side or until golden. Sauce: Stir ingredients together; cover and chill up to 3 days.

CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE



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The best crab cakes are freshly made and cooked in your skillet just until crunchy on the outside. The remoulade sauce is inspired by New Orleans cooking, and you can adjust the spice levels with more or less horseradish and Louisiana-style hot sauce. Crisp French fries make a great side, but you can go lighter with marinated green bean salad.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 Ball Park® Hamburger Buns
1 tablespoon butter, melted, or more as needed
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons minced red onion
½ tablespoon minced Italian parsley
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, picked clean
2 cups fine bread or cracker crumbs, divided
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Trimmings to include lettuce, tomato and onion, as desired, plus lemon wedges

Steps:

  • To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Cover and hold in refrigerator.
  • To make crab cakes, combine mayonnaise, egg, red onion and parsley in a large bowl, stirring well with a fork.
  • Add crab, 1 cup bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Stir until combined; the mixture will be fairly loose and wet.
  • Shape mixture into 8 patties of equal size. Coat each patty in remaining bread crumbs to make a crust.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook patties for about 8 minutes, turning just once about halfway through cooking, just until uniformly golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns with melted butter and toast at 400 degrees F just until they begin to brown at edges.
  • To serve, place patty on each bun, top with remoulade sauce and desired trimmings. Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges on the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1440.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CRAB CAKES WITH CHARDONNAY CREAM SAUCE



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The secret to the crisp coating in this recipe? Crushed potato chips! This recipe is from Bon Appetit and is my favorite crab cake recipe.

Provided by Cream Puff

Categories     Crab

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 crab cakes, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 3/4 cups Chardonnay wine or 1 3/4 cups other dry white wine
1/3 cup chopped leeks or 1/3 cup green onion
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 1/2 lbs crabmeat, drained (may used canned)
2 1/2 cups potato chips, crushed fine
1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, made from French bread
1 (7 1/4 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onion
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 cup canola oil or 1/4 cup olive oil, using more if necessary
salt & pepper

Steps:

  • Boil wine and leeks (or green onions) in heavy, medium saucepan until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup (about 10 minutes). Reduce heat and add cream; simmer until liquid is reduced to sauce consistency (about 10 minutes). Season to taste with salt & pepper. Set aside and keep warm.
  • In large bowl, mix crabmeat, 1/2 cup crushed potato chips, bread crumbs and next 7 ingredients until well blended. Using 1/4 cupful of crabmeat for each cake, form mixture into 16 (2-1/2 inch diameter) cakes. Place remaining potato chips in shallow dish. Press each cake into chips, turning to coat evenly.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large, heavy 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.
  • How to plate: Place 2 crab cakes on each plate; spoon sauce around crab cakes and then serve immediately.
  • NOTE: You can prepare the crab mixture and form the crab cakes, and make the sauce, 6 hours ahead. Cover sauce and crab cakes separately and refrigerate. Re-warm sauce and fry crab cakes just before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 711.2, Fat 43.4, SaturatedFat 10.6, Cholesterol 123, Sodium 1590, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 2.2, Protein 24.7

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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This crab cakes recipe can be used to make a hearty dinner or bite-sized hors d'oeuvres!

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well picked over
2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
Sauce:
1 ⅓ cups sour cream, or more to taste
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup corn oil for frying

Steps:

  • Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
  • Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
  • Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve patties with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Use a large skillet to cook the crab cakes so that they have plenty of room to brown.
  • Do not overcrowd the skillet when cooking the crab cakes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect crab cakes every time.

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