Best 6 Florida Crab Cakes Recipes

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Venture into the culinary world and embark on a journey to discover the tantalizing flavors of Florida crab cakes. These delectable morsels, crafted with the freshest crab meat, capture the essence of the Sunshine State's bountiful seafood. Whether you prefer the classic simplicity of a pan-fried crab cake or the indulgence of a baked or deep-fried version, Florida crab cakes offer a symphony of flavors that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. As you explore the diverse selection of recipes available, you'll uncover the secrets to creating perfect Florida crab cakes, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of the ocean's bounty.

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FLORIDA CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Florida Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
1 tablespoon coarse-grained Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1/4 scotch bonnet peppers (wear rubber gloves) or 1/2 serrano chili, seeded, minced (wear rubber gloves)
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten to blend
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • Combine first 9 ingredients in bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Mix in egg.
  • For mixture into 8 equal patties, using scant ¼ cup for each.
  • (can be made ahead, covered and refrigerated).
  • Melt butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
  • Fry cakes in batches until golden-brown, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cakes to paper towels; drain.
  • Arrange 2 cakes on each of 4 plates.
  • Top with Avocado 'Butter' and serve with toast points.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.1, Fat 10.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 103.5, Sodium 360.4, Carbohydrate 6.1, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.2, Protein 12.3

THE ULTIMATE CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Tyler Florence

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

Extra-virgin olive oil
1 onion, finely minced
4 garlic cloves, finely minced
1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat
1 1/2 cups fresh bread crumbs (made from 4 or 5 slices white bread with the crusts removed and processed in food processor)
2 tablespoons mayonnaise, plus more if needed
1 large egg white
1/2 lime, juiced
1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro leaves, plus whole leaves, for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
1 recipe Garlic Aioli with Celery Root, for serving, recipe follows
Lemon wedges, for garnish
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
About 2 cups shredded celery root, shredded using the grater attachment of a food processor or a mandoline
2 tablespoons freshly chopped chives

Steps:

  • Make the crab cakes first so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them.
  • Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion gets kind of caramelized. Dump that into a bowl and fold in the crabmeat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg white, lime juice, and cilantro, mixing just until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 fat crab cakes. Put them on a plate, cover, and stick them in the refrigerator to chill.
  • To serve, heat a 3-count of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4 minutes each side until nice and crisp. Serve on torn butcher paper with fresh lemon wedges and Garlic Aioli with Celery Root.
  • Mince garlic and make into paste using the side of your knife. Hint: to make this go faster add a bit of salt to the garlic and continue mashing with the side of your knife.
  • Place the paste in a large bowl and add: the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, lemon juice, and oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in the shredded celery root and chives. Give it a final taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

THE BEST CRAB CAKES



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When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 1/2 cups panko
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more lemon wedges for serving
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (about 2 whole pickles)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
  • Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

FLORIDA CRAB CAKES WITH AVOCADO BUTTER



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This recipe is out of a 1994 Bon Appetit magazine. It was given to them by a famous chef in Florida. It is still one of my favorite recipes for crab cakes and the avocado butter is a nice change from the normal condiments one gets with crab cakes.

Provided by Expat in Holland

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3/4 lb crabmeat
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon green onion, minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper, chili seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1 dash Tabasco sauce
3 tablespoons butter
1 avocado, peeled pitted and chopped
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Combine breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, parsley, dijon, green onion, 2 tsp lime juice, chili and Worcestershire sauce. Mix until combined.
  • Mix in egg into breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fold in crabmeat in to the breadcrumb mixture.
  • Form into 8 patties. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile in a food processor, add avocado, lime juice, salt and pepper. Process until smooth. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In skillet melt butter and fry cakes in batches until golden brown. About 2-3 minutes per side.
  • Transfer cakes to paper towel to drain.
  • Arrange 2 cakes on 4 plates and put a dollop of avocado butter on top of each.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.7, Fat 21.1, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 113.4, Sodium 995.2, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 4.3, Sugar 2.2, Protein 20.4

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES



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These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Provided by LINDACHEK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

FLORIDA CRAB CAKES WITH AVOCADO BUTTER



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Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, appetizer, side dish

Time 25m

Yield 24 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fresh lump crab meat
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons minced Italian parsley
1 tablespoon chopped scallion
1 1/2 tablespoons grainy mustard
Dash Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Scotch bonnet, jalapeno or Serrano pepper, seeded and minced
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 limes
Freshly ground black pepper and salt (optional) to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large ripe avocado, pitted and cut into chunks
24 thin slices French baguette, toasted

Steps:

  • Pick over the crab meat and gently combine in bowl with egg, parsley, scallion, mustard, Worcestershire, hot pepper, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, juice of one lime, pepper and salt.
  • Shape into 24 small patties and saute in hot oil in nonstick skillet until brown on both sides. Handle and turn gently so that crab cakes do not fall apart. Cakes will cook in two or three minutes.
  • In food processor, process avocado and 2 tablespoons lime juice until smooth. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
  • When crab cakes are cooked, arrange on toast; top with a large dab of avocado butter and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 82, UnsaturatedFat 4 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 181 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, delicate flavor. Avoid crab meat that is frozen or has been sitting in the refrigerator for more than a day.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. Different types of crab meat have different flavors and textures. For a more complex flavor, use a combination of lump crab meat, backfin crab meat, and claw crab meat.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Mix the ingredients together just until they are combined.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab cakes can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They can be made with a variety of ingredients, so you can easily customize them to your own taste. With a little planning and effort, you can make crab cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family.

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