Best 10 Cristas Cornmeal Crusted Crab Cakes Recipes

HERBED CORNMEAL CRAB CAKES

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.

CORNMEAL CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a bowl add the eggs, cornmeal, mayonnaise, and oil; mix well with a whisk.
• Add water slowly until a batter forms (you may not have to use all the water); if its too thick add more water.
• Whisk in pepper, salt, garlic, and mustard.
• Chop crab meat into fine pieces, or shred and add to batter.
• Spoon onto a hot griddle or pan and cook them like pancakes, flipping to cook both sides.

CHRISTMAS CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Combine crab, panko, beaten eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, parsley, and lemon zest and juice in a large bowl. Using your hands or a rubber spatula, gently fold the ingredients until combined, being careful not to break up the crab. Cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Preheat oven to 200°F. Place a wire rack inside a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
• Heat butter and olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium. Gently form the chilled crab mixture into 10 (2-inch) balls. Do not squeeze mixture. Place balls in skillet in batches. Do not overcrowd the pan. Cook until golden brown on one side, about 4 minutes. Flatten slightly with a spatula before gently flipping over; cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer cooked crab cakes to the prepared rack, and place in preheated oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining crab mixture.
• Transfer hot crab cakes to a serving plate; sprinkle with parsley. Serve with desired sauces, and garnish with lemon wedges.

COCONUT CRUSTED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Lime Dipping Sauce, recipe follows
• Put the crabmeat in a large bowl and add the mayonnaise, scallions, bell pepper, ginger, salt, and pepper and gently combine using a rubber spatula. Add the 1/2 cup coconut and 1/2 cup panko and gently fold in. Divide the mixture into 8 mounds and form into patties about 3-inches in diameter and 3/4-inch thick. Put the patties on a large plate, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 30 minutes or longer.
• When you are ready to fry the crab cakes, combine the 1 cup of coconut and 1 cup of panko in a shallow container. Lightly dredge the patties in the crumbs, shaking off any excess. Put 2 large nonstick skillets with over medium high heat. Add about 3 tablespoons of oil to each pan. When the pans are hot, place 4 patties in each pan. Turn the heat down to medium and fry the cakes until golden and heated through, turning once with a spatula to brown both sides, about 4 minutes per side.
• Transfer the crab cakes to plates, serving 2 to each person, accompanied by ramekins of sweet chili sauce and lime wedges.
• Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED SOFT-SHELL CRABS

Steps:

• Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl or plate.
• Whisk egg whites in a small bowl until just frothy. Dip crabs into egg whites to coat. Dredge them in the seasoned cornmeal, shake off excess, and set aside.
• Heat 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; arrange 4 crabs on their bellies in the pan. Cook until golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer crabs to a plate and add 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil to pan. Return crabs to pan, on their backs, and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes more. Remove crabs from skillet and keep warm on a baking sheet in a 300 degrees oven. Repeat with the remaining olive oil and crabs.
• Divide arugula among four plates. Arrange 2 crabs over each plate of arugula, spoon confit over or around crabs, and serve.

ZESTY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Whisk next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix in crab, peppers, and breadcrumbs.
• For each crab cake, shape 1/3 cup crab mixture into a patty; place on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 15 minutes.
• Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook crab cakes in batches, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.

EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.,

CORNBREAD CRAB CAKES BY LAWRENCE PAGE RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Over a large bowl, crumble the cornbread into fine crumbs until you have about 2 cups (200 g) worth.
• Add the red pepper, green onion, mayonnaise, sour cream, parsley, cilantro, garlic, beaten eggs, Old Bay seasoning, olive oil, salt, pepper, and crab meat to the bowl.
• Break up the crab meat into fine pieces until it is all uniform in size.
• Mix all the ingredients together with your hands or a wooden spoon until evenly combined.
• Form the mixture into small patties, about 2.5 inches (6 cm) in diameter and ¾-inch (2 cm) thick and set aside.
• Add enough vegetable oil to a large skillet to come about ¼-inch (6 mm) up the sides. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350˚F (180˚C).
• Fry the crab cakes in batches, about 3-4 at a time. Cook on each side until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
• Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
• Serve with your choice of dipping sauce, or they're great just on their own!
• Enjoy!

BAKED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Gently fold crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, mustard, and seafood seasoning together in a large bowl, being careful not to overshred crabmeat. Season with salt and pepper. Gently fold in egg. Form mixture into 4 large patties and place on a baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 20 minutes.

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED SOFT-SHELLED CRABS WITH CILANTRO-LIME TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper and pour into a 3-quart shallow dish. Add crabs and soak, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
• Heat enough oil to measure 2 inches deep in a wide 4-quart heavy pot (about 4 inches deep) to 375°F.
• Whisk together flour and cornmeal and transfer to a large sealable plastic bag. Lift 1 crab out of buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and shake in bag to coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 layer as coated.
• Deep-fry crabs, 2 at a time, turning over halfway through frying (watch out for popping), until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Drain crabs on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce.