If you are looking for the best recipe to satisfy your craving for delectable crispy crab cakes paired with a flavorful tartar sauce, you've come to the right place. Our article will guide you through a culinary journey, teaching you the art of making these crab cakes that are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you yearning for more. Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering adventure as we uncover the secrets behind achieving that perfect balance of crispy exteriors, succulent crab meat interiors, and a tangy, creamy tartar sauce.
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MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE
A Maryland staple, these crab cakes are made from fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to bind the crabmeat together.
Provided by Jennifer Segal
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Yield Makes 6 large crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
- Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat. Shape into 6 cakes (each about ½ cup) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps them set.
- Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and coat with oil. When the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve the crab cakes warm with the tartar sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
- Make-Ahead Instructions: The crab cakes can be formed, covered, and refrigerated a day ahead of time before cooking. The tartar sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
- Note: If you can only find jumbo lump crab meat, you may need to break the pieces up a bit. If the clumps are too large, the crab cakes won't hold together well.
- Note: The nutritional information does not include the tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 crab cakes, Calories 299, Fat 14 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 1141 mg, Cholesterol 275 mg
CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE
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.
CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)
Provided by á-42947
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Make the tartar sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, pickles, scallions, parsley, lemon juice, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a medium bowl until combined. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to blend the flavors. Meanwhile, make the crab cakes: Mix the mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, lemon juice and Old Bay in a large bowl until combined. Add the panko and mix again. Add the crab and mix, taking care not to crush the meat. Shape the crab mixture into 8 patties, each about 3 inches in diameter. Cover and refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a brown paper bag or a double layer of paper towels. Pour enough vegetable oil into a large skillet to come 1/2 inch up the side and heat over medium-high heat until the oil is hot but not smoking. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook until the undersides are golden brown, about 2 minutes. Flip the cakes and continue cooking until golden, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the crab cakes to the lined baking sheet and keep them warm in the oven while cooking the remaining cakes. Serve hot with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
CRISPY CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- In a medium bowl add the crabmeat, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, 1 egg, parsley, lemon juice, and salt and pepper, to taste, and gently combine. Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal patties and arrange on a sheet pan lined with waxed paper.
- Set up a breading station using 3 baking dishes or pie plates. In the first dish combine the flour with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. In the second dish whisk together the remaining 2 eggs with 1/4 cup of water. In the third dish combine the remaining bread crumbs with a healthy pinch of salt and pepper. Dredged the crab cakes in the seasoned flour, then in the egg wash and then coat them thoroughly in the bread crumbs. Arrange on a sheet tray.
- Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the cakes in batches of 6 until brown and crispy, about 3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- In a small bowl whisk together all of the remoulade ingredients and set aside until ready to use.
- In a large bowl whisk together the olive oil, blood orange juice and Dijon mustard. Add the arugula, season with salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat.
- To Serve:
- Divide the salad equally between 6 plates. Top with a crab cake, drizzle with remoulade and serve.
CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 crab cakes (6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the tartar sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons and brine, parsley, tarragon, scallion and shallot in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 30 minutes (this can be refrigerated for several days).
- For the crab cakes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently mix the crabmeat, scallions, mayonnaise, Old Bay, parsley, 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, taking care not to break up the crab lumps. Season with white pepper and additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the eggs until the mixture just clings together. If necessary, add more breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a round cake, about 2 1/2 inches across and 1 inch high. Lay formed crab cakes on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes (these can be refrigerated up to 24 hours).
- Put the flour on a plate or in a pie tin. Gently place the crab cakes, one by one, into the flour and dust all over with flour to lightly coat. Set the floured cakes on a wire rack.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Gently lay half of the floured crab cakes in the skillet and cook until the outsides are crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining crab cakes.
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE
I live a long, long way from Maryland! I live in the desert, and the closest thing I get to Maryland, is a street names Maryland Pkwy. This is a delicious recipe. Seriously, though, this is a great thing to have as an appetizer, a meal, of just a snack. Serve with a crusty, loaf of french bread, and maybe a glass of white wine, and you're all set.
Provided by FLUFFSTER
Categories Crab
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Carefully pick through the crab meat to remove any cartilage.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon zest,parsley, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.
- Carefully fold in the crab meat, cover and refrigerate.
- In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, capers, relish and shallots. Cover and refrigerate.
- Adjust the top oven rack so that it is about 8 inches away from the broiler and preheat the broiler to to medium high.
- Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Shape the crab meat mixture into 4 cakes and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.
- Broil the crab cakes until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Turn the oven to 350°F until the crab cakes are warmed through, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Serve each cake with a generous dollop of tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.2, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 89.9, Sodium 704.1, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.5, Protein 27.4
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
MINI CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED TARTAR SAUCE
My family loves these. You don't need to use the curried tartar--you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!
Provided by Maria Connors
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 1h35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
- Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
- Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
- Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.
- Serve with curried tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g
ZESTY CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE
This recipe is from a catering company from Savannah. GA where my friend worked for a long time ago. It is delicious and easy to prepare. I have made only a few changes from the original recipe especially to the tartar sauce. Try it!
Provided by Brazilianflavor in
Categories Crab
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 cakes, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Tartar Sauce:.
- Combine all the ingredients listed for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Crab Cakes:.
- In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients listed for the crab cake except the cornflakes.
- Let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour being max 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F Gently roll the patties in the crushed cornflakes.
- Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and top each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
- Bake for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.5
LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE
This Maryland classic goes creole with a double dose of spicy, vinegary hot pepper sauce in the tartar sauce and the crab cakes. Recipe is from Cooking Light magazine.
Provided by DailyInspiration
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.
- To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
- Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium -high heat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 922.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 30.1
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
- Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
- Form the crab cakes into 1-inch balls, then flatten them slightly. This will help them cook evenly.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them cook through without burning.
- Serve the crab cakes with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Conclusion:
Crispy crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight dinner. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe, give crispy crab cakes a try.
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