Best 6 Dungeness Crab Cakes Of Love Recipes

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Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the delightful flavors of the sea with this comprehensive guide to crafting the perfect "Dungeness Crab Cakes of Love." In this article, you'll discover the secrets to creating succulent and flavorful crab cakes that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. We'll take you through a step-by-step process, ensuring that every bite is an explosion of coastal goodness. With careful attention to detail and a few simple ingredients, you'll learn how to transform fresh Dungeness crab meat into culinary masterpieces that will impress even the most discerning palates.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



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A few herbs, a lot of crab and little else make these simple crab cakes feel decadent.

Provided by Kathleen Korb

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chervil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely sliced
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup panko, divided (¼ cup for cakes, reserve the rest for breading)
8-10 ounces crabmeat, picked from 1- to 2-pound crab, cracked and cleaned
Olive oil for cooking
Meyer or Eureka lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, mayo, lemon juice, herbs and salt. Add ¼ cup of the panko bread crumbs to the egg mixture. Once well combined, gently fold in the crab. Put the remaining panko on a plate, to dredge the crab cakes.
  • Make a quick tester for seasoning. Take a spoonful of the crab mixture, and make a mini crab cake. Dip the cake lightly into the panko on both sides. Heat a drizzle of olive in a skillet (nonstick is great for this, if you have one). Once the oil is hot, add the tester cake and cook on both sides until golden, just a couple minutes in total. Test and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon, etc.
  • Form the crab patties out of the crab mixture, roughly 1½ inches by ¾ inch. About 14 in total. Dredge in panko, and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up (this keeps them from falling apart).
  • If you have a nonstick skillet, this is a great time to use it. Either way, heat 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet, enough to coat the bottom. When oil is hot, add the cakes, turning after a couple of minutes when golden brown. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches, so the panko doesn't burn.
  • with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



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A great recipe for Dungeness crab cakes courtesy of Fisherman Express Alaska Seafood. For additional information or other recipes visit www.crabcakeguy.com. Thanks and enjoy the Dungeness Crab Cakes.

Provided by Crab Cake Guy

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dungeness crabmeat, cleaned
2 teaspoons scallions, chopped
2 teaspoons red bell peppers, chopped
2 teaspoons celery, chopped
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 egg, whipped
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 pinch paprika
1 pinch chili powder
1 pinch salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Break up the dungeness crab meat.
  • Add peppers, celery, scallions, and spices. Add mayonnaise.
  • Combine in bowl to form paste, then add eggs and bread crumbs to thicken.
  • Form into round crab cakes.
  • Deep fry or sauté in olive oil.
  • Serve crab cakes with greens and balsamic vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161.8, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 80.5, Sodium 395.1, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.5, Protein 16.8

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



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Dungeness crab cakes, filled with succulent, juicy dungeness crab meat, herbs and seasoning, then coated in toasted Panko crumbs and baked. No frying here, and just plain delicious!

Provided by Pat Nyswonger

Categories     Main Dish

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 whole egg
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives or scallions
2 tablespoons finely diced red bell pepper
2 tablespoons finely diced celery
1 tablespoon finely copped fresh dill
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning mix
juice of half a lemon
1 pound fresh Dungeness crab meat
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs plus additional
1 cup toasted panko bread crumbs for breading
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F
  • Line a baking tray with parchment paper
  • Add the egg to a medium-size mixing bowl and whisk to combine. Add the mayonnaise, scallions, red bell pepper, celery, dill, Old Bay seasoning mix, and lemon juice. Whisk well to combine.
  • Stir in 1/2 cup of the Panko bread crumbs (reserve the rest for later). Gently fold in the Dungeness crab meat.
  • Divide the mixture into six equal portions and shape each portion into a small cake about 3-inches in diameter and 3/4 inch thick. Place on a plate and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the remaining 1 cup of bread crumbs to a bowl and toss with the olive oil. Spread the crumbs out on the lined baking sheet and toast them in the oven just until golden, about 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the bread crumbs to a shallow plate.
  • Place the crab cakes in the bread crumbs and press down gently to coat each cake.
  • Place the cakes on the parchment-lined baking sheet and transfer them to the middle rack of the oven and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 89 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 4 grams fat, Protein 16 grams protein, ServingSize 1, Sodium 265 milligrams sodium

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES OF LOVE



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Cocktail Party     Quick & Easy     Healthy

Yield 4 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 Lb Dungeness Crab Meat
1 finely cut Red Pepper
3 finely cut Green Onions
3 Tbsp finely cut Parsley
1 Cup Mayo
1 Cup Bread Crumbs
1 Teasp Dill
1 Good Pinch Old Bay

Steps:

  • In large bowl mix all ingredients together until combined. Form Crab mixture into 2oz cakes and set on cookie sheet. Cover each cake with a little Bread Crumbs and place back on cookie sheet. Then heat a large nonstick skillet to a Med. High,when warm add a little cooking oil. Slowly add Crab Cakes,cook both sides for about 2-3 until light brown,flip with a spatula.Hold on a cookie sheet in oven on a low temp. until ready to serve.When ready to serve,garnish with fresh chopped parsley,green onions and your own tartar sauce.

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Make and share this Dungeness Crab Cakes With Green Cocktail Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Crab

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 entree servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

10 slices white bread (supermarket bread)
3/4 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 large egg yolk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
7 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon celery seed
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh cooked dungeness crabmeat, picked over for bits of shell and cartilage (with claw meat and large pieces of crab left whole)
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, for panfrying
3 -8 lemon wedges
8 ounces tomatillos, husked and cut into quarters
2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons Tabasco jalapeno sauce (the green sauce)
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon fresh grated horseradish (peeled, then grated)

Steps:

  • Make the cocktail sauce: put tomatillos in a food processor; process until coarsely pureed.
  • Remove the puree into a sieve; drain off the liquid, and discard.
  • Put the drained puree into a small bowl and stir in the vinegar, sugar, Tabasco, garlic, mustard seeds, and horseradish until combined (the cocktail sauce can be made a day ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator).
  • Make the mayonnaise: tear up the white bread and pulse the pieces in a food processor to make fine, soft crumbs (should have about 6 cups crumbs).
  • Remove bread crumbs to a shallow pan; mix in ½ cup chopped parsley; set aside.
  • In a food processor, combine the egg yolk, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, Tabasco, mustard, paprika, thyme, celery seeds, and black pepper; pulse to combine.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the oil through the feed tube in a steady stream until the mixture emulsifies and forms a mayonnaise; remove mayonnaise from the food processor and refrigerate.
  • Place crabmeat in a cheesecloth-lined sieve over a bowl; pull the cheesecloth tightly around the crabmeat and squeeze out as much juice as possible.
  • Put the chopped onions and bell peppers in a sieve over a bowl and use your hands to squeeze out as much juice as possible.
  • In a big bowl, combine the onions and bell peppers with the remaining ¼ cup parsley; add in the chilled mayonnaise and crabmeat; toss lightly to combine.
  • Add 1 cup of the breadcrumb mixture and combine.
  • Do not overwork the mixture or the crabcakes may get gummy.
  • Gently form 8 patties and roll the patties lightly in the remaining breadcrumb mixture.
  • Leave the crabcakes in the pan of bread crumbs until you saute them.
  • Preheat the oven to 425°; using a nonstick saute pan and butter as needed, panfry the crabcakes, in batches, until golden brown on both sides and place them on a baking sheet as they are browned.
  • When all the crabcakes are browned, put them in the oven until they are heated all the way through, 5-8 minutes.
  • To plate: serve one crabcake as an appetizer or two as an entree; serve with a ramekin of cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge.
  • **Note-the crabcakes actually hold together better if prepared a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator before cooking; store them in the pan of breadcrumbs, covering with plastic wrap.
  • Wine suggestion-a lightly oaked Chardonnay.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 641.1, Fat 39.9, SaturatedFat 14.4, Cholesterol 165.1, Sodium 929.2, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 10, Protein 27.4

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES & TOMATO BEURRE BLANC



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This is a sublime combination of high quality ingredients and beautiful presentation. Makes a very nice appetizer for 6 or possibly a light dinner for 4.

Provided by PhoenixReborn

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 6 crabcakes, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 25

1 lb dungeness crabmeat (fresh or frozen)
1/2 cup roasted red pepper (diced and sauteed with the onion)
1/2 cup white onion (diced and sauteed with the peppers)
1/2 ounce lemon zest
1 teaspoon chives (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon tarragon (chopped)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
salt and pepper, to taste
cayenne pepper, to taste
3 fresh tomatoes (peeled)
1 shallot (peeled)
1 tablespoon chives (chopped)
2 ounces olive oil
1/3 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
bay leaf
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 lb butter
salt and pepper
2 cups mixed baby greens
lemon juice
olive oil

Steps:

  • For the Crab Cake:.
  • Carefully clean the crabmeat to remove any shell fragments. You may use the refrigerated canned lump crab if desired.
  • Gently fold in the red pepper, lemon zest, chive, tarragon, mayo, mustard and breadcrumbs until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Form the cakes into 6-8 individual patties; gently pressing into a circular form. Refrigerate while preparing the buerre blanc.
  • Tomato Beurre Blanc: Sauté the tomato, shallot, chive and olive oil until tender. Add chicken stock, peppercorns and bay leaf and cook over medium heat.
  • Reduce by about 50%.
  • Add the balsamic vinegar and heavy cream.
  • Continue to cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Reduce heat to low. Add the cold butter a little at a time while continually stirring.
  • When all of the butter is incorporated remove from heat and strain.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Cover to keep warm.
  • To Finish Crabcakes: Preheat a large skillet or griddle on medium high.
  • Melt a little butter/olive oil in the the skillet. Reduce heat to medium.
  • Place crab cakes on the heated pan and cook until golden brown.
  • Turn and brown other side.
  • To Plate: Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce in the middle of the plate. Place the crab cake on top.
  • Lightly toss lemon and oil with the baby greens. Top crabcake with a small amount of salad and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.6, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 15, Cholesterol 107.1, Sodium 684.6, Carbohydrate 14.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.8, Protein 15.9

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, briny flavor and a firm texture. Avoid crab meat that is frozen, canned, or has been sitting in the refrigerator for more than a day.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. Cooking the crab cakes in a crowded pan will cause them to steam instead of fry. Cook the crab cakes in batches if necessary.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately. Crab cakes are best served hot and fresh out of the pan. Leftover crab cakes can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days, or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Conclusion:

Dungness crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With their sweet, briny flavor and tender texture, crab cakes are sure to please everyone at your table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that's both easy to make and impressive, give these crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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