Best 7 Down Home Crab Cakes Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of coastal flavors, where the aroma of succulent crab dances in harmony with the soul-satisfying comfort of down home crab cakes. Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the essence of simplicity and the richness of tradition. We'll guide you through the secrets of selecting the finest crab meat, crafting a delectable blend of seasonings, and achieving that perfect golden-brown crust that encapsulates the essence of these culinary gems. Get ready to dive into a world of taste and discover the art of creating down home crab cakes that are sure to bring a smile to your face and warmth to your heart.

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DOWN-HOME CRAB CAKES



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Canned crabmeat is mixed with barbecue sauce and green onions for down-home taste. Serve the crab cakes on a bun as part of lunch or dinner.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 2h25m

Yield 4 servings, 2 crab cakes each

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cans (6 oz. each) crabmeat, well drained, flaked
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs, divided
1/3 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 Tbsp. KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 Tbsp. green onion slices
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the mayo, egg, barbecue sauce and onion until well blended; cover. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Shape crabmeat mixture into 8 patties; coat with remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Spray each patty on both sides with cooking spray.
  • Melt butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add patties; cook 4 to 5 min. on each side or until firm and golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 135 mg, Sodium 1030 mg, Carbohydrate 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 5 g, Protein 18 g

CRAB CAKES



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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

10 slices soft white or whole-wheat bread
1/2 cup/115 grams unsalted butter
1 large onion, grated
1/4 cup/30 grams self-rising flour (see Tip)
1 1/2 cups/355 milliliters whole or 2-percent milk
2 large eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon distilled white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground mace
2 pounds/907 grams lump crab meat, drained if needed
1/2 cup/120 milliliters vegetable oil, plus more as needed

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.

DOWN EAST CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Down East Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb fresh-picked maine crabmeat (or any other fresh crabmeat)
3 cups unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
4 -5 dashes Tabasco sauce or 4 -5 dashes other hot pepper sauce
1 medium red bell pepper, finely minced
4 scallions, minced
1 stalk celery, finely minced
1 large egg
1 cup mayonnaise (approximately)
1/4 cup additional breadcrumbs, for coating
oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mustard, hot sauce, bell pepper, scallions, celery and egg in a large bowl.
  • Add just enough mayonnaise to hold the ingredients together, being careful not to make it so moist that the mixture will fall apart.
  • Divide into 8 patties.
  • Coat with additional bread crumbs, then fry, four at a time, in hot oil until crispy and brown on all sides.
  • ***Patties can be made ahead of time and frozen- they freeze very well.

DOWN HOME CRAB CAKES



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A delicious, satisfying recipe that the whole family will enjoy.

Provided by Allrecipes Member

Time 2h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, well drained, flaked
1 cup seasoned dry bread crumbs, divided
½ cup KRAFT Mayo Real Mayonnaise
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons KRAFT Original Barbecue Sauce
2 tablespoons chopped green onion
¼ cup butter or margarine

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, mayo, egg, barbecue sauce and onion in large bowl. Cover. Refrigerate 2 hours.
  • Shape crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat patties with remaining bread crumbs. Spray each patty on both sides with no stick cooking spray. Cook patties in butter in large skillet 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until firm and golden brown on both sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 261 calories, Carbohydrate 10.4 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 19 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 11.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 532.7 mg, Sugar 1 g

EASY CRAB CAKES



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Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. -Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup seasoned bread crumbs, divided
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/4 cup finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 cup reduced-fat mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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

DOWN HOME CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Down Home Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tranch

Categories     Crab

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, beaten
1/3 cup green bell pepper, minced
3 tablespoons onions, minced
1/3 cup white corn kernels, cooked
1 teaspoon dry mustard
pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, drained and flaked
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Combine mayonnaise and egg in a large bowl.
  • Add green pepper, onion, corn, mustard and pepper Stir in crabmeat and 1 1/2 cups bread crumbs, or enough to hold mixture together.
  • Shape into 8 patties and coat with remaining bread crumbs.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large skillet. Add crab cakes, in batches, and fry until lightly browned on both sides.
  • Serving Ideas : Serve with your favorite tartar sauce

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.8, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 147.8, Sodium 894.5, Carbohydrate 43.9, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 4.5, Protein 34.9

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. This will help to create a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer, main course, or snack, they're sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a seafood recipe to try, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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