Best 10 Crispy Crab Cakes With Tartar Sauce Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE



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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

2 large eggs
2½ tablespoons mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely diced celery, from one stalk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat (see note below)
½ cup panko
Vegetable or canola oil, for cooking
1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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



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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.

CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE RECIPE - (4.4/5)



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Provided by á-42947

Number Of Ingredients 19

For the tartar sauce:
1 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup chopped dill pickles
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped scallions
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
For the crab cakes:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons dijon mustard
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 pounds lump crabmeat, sorted through for cartilage and shell bits
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving

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



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Provided by Brian Boitano

Categories     appetizer

Time 37m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound lump Dungeness crabmeat, drained
3 cups fresh bread crumbs, divided
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
3 eggs, divided
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/2 lemon, juiced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups canola oil
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons sweet chili sauce
2 teaspoons blood orange juice
Pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons blood orange juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
8 cups baby arugula
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 crab cakes (6 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced cornichons (about 3 large) plus 2 teaspoons cornichon brine
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon minced scallion
1 tablespoon minced shallot
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over to remove any cartilage or shell
8 scallions, green part only, minced (about 1/2 cup)
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
4 to 6 tablespoons plain dry breadcrumbs
Kosher salt
Freshly ground white pepper
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons vegetable oil

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



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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

1 lb lump crabmeat
1 egg white
1/4 cup breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (optional)
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon capers
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
1 tablespoon shallot, finely chopped

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



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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

1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
1 lb fresh lump crab meat, picked over
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour, for dusing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
tartar sauce, recipe follows
lemon wedge

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



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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

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ medium onion
½ small red bell pepper, chopped
½ small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups crabmeat
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

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



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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

16 ounces jumbo lumb crabmeat
2 egg yolks
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
crushed corn flakes, for coating
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaf, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

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



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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

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon creole mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt-free cajun-creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
4 slices white bread
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat (shell pieces removed)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
fresh parsley sprig (optional)
lemon wedge (optional)

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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