When you're craving a dish that is both indulgent and flavorful, look no further than jumbo lump crabcakes with sweet corn and jalapeño. These savory cakes are bursting with tender crab meat, sweet corn, and a hint of heat from the jalapeño peppers. Served with a creamy dipping sauce, they make for an unforgettable meal that is perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight dinner. Whether you choose to pan-fry, bake, or grill them, these crabcakes are sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
LOUISIANA JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED CORN AND CHIPOTLE MASHED POTATOES WITH REMOULADE AND CHIPOTLE HONEY
Steps:
- Mashed Potatoes: Place potatoes in boiling, salted water and cook until soft, about 15 to 20 minutes. Drain. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the hot milk and melted butter. In a small saute pan, add the oil and heat. Add the corn and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add the milk mixture to the drained potatoes with the chipotle puree and sauteed corn and mash. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Set aside and keep warm.
- Mix the crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, and herbs. Season with salt and pepper. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions.
- Place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl, and the bread crumbs in a separate bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Refrigerate until ready to cook.
- Melt 1/2 of the butter in a large saute pan. Add the crab cakes in batches and cook until golden brown on both sides, adding more butter as necessary.
- Place potatoes in center of plate. Stack crab cakes onto mashed potatoes. Drizzle chipotle honey and basil oil around plate. Place a dollop of remoulade sauce on top of crab cakes.
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth.
- Chipotle Honey:
- 4 ounces honey
- 1 ounce chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, pureed
- Combine the honey with the chipotle puree
- Blanch the basil leaves in boiling water for 10 seconds. Drain and plunge in a water bath. Dry the leaves well and place in a blender. Add the garlic and puree with oil until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth.
MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Preheat the broiler.
- In a large bowl, combine the egg yolk, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, and parsley. Then, gently fold in crabmeat (be careful not to break up the lumps). Shape into cakes and broil for 5 minutes.
SPICY JALAPENO CRAB CAKES
This was one of my favorite appetizers served at our wedding. Our caterer served them bite-sized so they can be passed, but I would love to make them larger for an entree.
Provided by Gay Gilmore
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Butter or canola oil for frying cakes.
- Squeeze all excess liquid from crab.
- Mix rest of ingredients together, up to bread crumbs.
- Add to crab, mix gently.
- Add bread crumbs and mix.
- Add a bit more bread crumbs to form cakes of whatever size you like.
- Fry small cakes for a few minutes until brown on each side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- If you are making entrée size crab cakes, preheat oven to 450, fry on each side and put in oven for 5 minutes.
- Flip cakes and bake another 5 minutes until center of cakes is hot.
- Crab cakes can be held in a warm oven for about an hour if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72.2, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 34, Sodium 183.7, Carbohydrate 4.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.7, Protein 6.1
JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES
I got this recipe from chef Jimmy Sneed when he had his Frog & The Redneck restaurant in Richmond, VA. Fantastic. Sometimes less is best, and with this recipe, the crab meat takes center stage. I serve them with a flavorful rice and a fresh vegetable and fruit compote on the side. If you want to serve these as appetizers, make more patties and watch the cooking time so that you don't overbake and dry them out.
Provided by The Big Cheese
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°.
- Lightly brush 9x13" pan with olive oil.
- Pick through crab meat, removing any cartilage and place in a medium bowl.
- In a small bowl, mix mustard, egg and mayonnaise. Being careful not to break up the lumps, fold gently into the crab meat.
- Handling lightly, pat into four large cakes.
- Place into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven, turning once halfway through cooking time of 8-10 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 269.9, Fat 13.7, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 146.6, Sodium 696.5, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.1, Protein 27.3
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
- Be gentle when mixing the crab meat. Over-mixing can make the crab cakes tough.
- Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. This will help prevent them from falling apart.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium-high heat. This will help create a crispy crust.
- Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Jumbo lump crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. By following these tips, you can make perfect crab cakes at home. So next time you're looking for a special seafood dish to impress your friends and family, give these jumbo lump crab cakes a try.
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