Best 5 Louisiana Crab Cakes With Creole Tartar Sauce Recipes

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In this article, we'll delve into the culinary delights of Louisiana's iconic crab cakes, paired with a tantalizing Creole tartar sauce that elevates the flavors to new heights. Get ready to embark on a journey of taste and discover the art of creating this delectable dish, a true gem of Louisiana's rich culinary heritage.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LOUISIANA DEVILED CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Pepper     Shellfish     Quick & Easy     Halloween     Mardi Gras     Lunch     Crab     Spring     Pan-Fry     Gourmet     Sugar Conscious     Kidney Friendly     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 2 (light main course) servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped celery
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large egg
1 tablespoon sour cream
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon cayenne
3/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons thinly sliced scallion greens
16 saltines, finely ground
1/2 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Accompaniments: tartar sauce and lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Whisk together egg, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in scallion, cooked vegetables, and 1/4 cup saltine crumbs. Gently stir in crabmeat, then form into 4 cakes (2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Dredge cakes in remaining saltine crumbs.
  • Heat oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, 8 minutes total.

LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE



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Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Tartar sauce:
1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon Creole mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt-free Cajun-Creole seasoning (such as The Spice Hunter)
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
Crab cakes:
4 (1-ounce) slices white bread
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
Lemon wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes. To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time, in breadcrumbs. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired. Tip: The tartar sauce stands for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, but you can make it up to a day ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Lump crabmeat makes great crab cakes, but they're prone to falling apart. Handle them patiently and gently for the best results.

CREOLE CRABCAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h45m

Yield 25 servings

Number Of Ingredients 30

1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
4 cloves garlic, minced and roasted in olive oil
4 ounces mayonnaise
Pinch chopped fresh tarragon leaves
Pinch fresh chopped thyme leaves
Dash seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Breading (all-purpose flour, 3 eggs, lightly beaten with a little water, and panko bread crumbs)
Olive oil
Chipotle-Honey Mashed Potatoes with Roasted Corn, recipe follows
Remoulade, recipe follows
Thyme sprigs, for garnish
5 Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 cup hot cream
4 ounces melted butter
1 to 2 ears corn, shucked and kernels removed from cob
2 tablespoons oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chipotle-Honey Puree, to desired spiciness, recipe follows
1 (4 oz) can chipotle in adobo
1/4 bunch cilantro leaves
2 to 3 cloves garlic
Honey, to taste
2 to 3 shallots, peeled and roughly chopped
1/2 cup roughly chopped cornichons
1 tablespoon capers
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon brandy
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Mix crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, herbs and seafood seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using the #3 circle pastry cutter, pack with 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Form into cakes and freeze until ready to fry. To fry, place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl and the panko in another bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Fry quickly in olive oil. To assemble, place disk of mashed potatoes on top of crab cakes and heat together in a preheated 400 degree F oven until the top is crisp. Finish with a dollop of remoulade and a sprig of thyme.
  • Cook potatoes until soft and drain. While potatoes are cooking, combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until the butter melts. Remove the corn from the cob and roast or saute corn in oil until tender and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Rice or smash the potatoes, add cream mixture, sauteed corn and chipotle puree, to taste. Shape into small disks.
  • Puree all ingredients in a blender.
  • Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES



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We've an abundance of crabs in coastal Louisiana. I know no one who has ever turned one of these down. Chill time not included. NOTE: For all the years that I've made these crab cakes, just recently I've used cracker crumbs in place of the breadcrumbs in the recipe and for the exterior coating and think that I might perfer that even more so.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 6 patties, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb crabmeat, fresh and drained
1/2 cup italian dried breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/3 cup milk
1 tablespoon creole mustard (grainy mustard)
1 large egg, beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 1/2-2 teaspoons cajun seasoning or 1 1/2-2 teaspoons creole seasoning
2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
2 teaspoons parsley flakes
1/4 cup all-purpose flour or 1/4 cup dried breadcrumbs
1/2 cup butter

Steps:

  • Mix together first 12 ingredients, combining to evenly mix; shape into 6 patties.
  • Coat with flour or breadcrumbs. Chill at least 1 hour.
  • Bring butter to a sizzle in large skillet; cook on low heat 4 to 7 minutes on each side until golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.1, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 107.8, Sodium 980.6, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.5, Protein 17.5

LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE



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This Maryland classic goes creole with a double dose of spicy, vinegary hot pepper sauce in the tartar sauce and the crab cakes. Recipe is from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by DailyInspiration

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
1 teaspoon creole mustard
1/4 teaspoon salt-free cajun-creole seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
4 slices white bread
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat (shell pieces removed)
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 large egg white, lightly beaten
4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
fresh parsley sprig (optional)
lemon wedge (optional)

Steps:

  • To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium -high heat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278.3, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 922.5, Carbohydrate 20.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 30.1

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than canned or frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes: Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently mix the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat: Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with a dipping sauce: Creole tartar sauce is a classic dipping sauce for crab cakes, but you can also serve them with remoulade sauce or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Louisiana crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a casual meal or a special occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a delicious crab cake that your friends and family will love.

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