Best 8 Mini Crab Cake Bites Recipes

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Mini crab cake bites are a delicious and versatile appetizer that can be served at any occasion. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or simply as a snack. Mini crab cake bites are easy to make, and they can be customized to suit your own taste. You can use different types of crab, herbs, and spices to create a unique flavor profile. Whether you are a seasoned chef or a beginner, you can easily find a mini crab cake bite recipe that suits your needs.

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MINI CRAB CAKES



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Crab cakes made with Greek nonfat yogurt are mini bites of bliss. A fun, festive appetizer!

Provided by Dannon Oikos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dannon Oikos®

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can fancy lump crabmeat, well drained and picked through for cartilage
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon finely grated zest of one lemon
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs, divided
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together crabmeat, egg, 1/3 cup yogurt, red pepper, green onion, lemon zest fresh cracked pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Form mini crab cakes using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, and coat the crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs, placing them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Mix remaining yogurt, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil. Season with cracked black pepper. Serve sauce with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MINI CRAB CAKE BITES



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There's plenty of rich seafood flavor in this single-serve appetizer, made easy with Original Bisquick mix. Make then extra fun-and hands free-with the addition of candy-making lollipop sticks.

Provided by Stephanie Wise

Categories     Appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 oz each) crabmeat, well drained, flaked
3/4 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (3 oz)
3/4 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped red, yellow or orange bell pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 eggs

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray 24 mini muffin cups with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir together all ingredients. Scoop mixture evenly into muffin cups.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes in pan, then run sharp knife carefully around each bite to remove from pan. Cool another 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

MINI CRAB CAKES



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Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I will often make this dish. It's great for appetizers but you can make larger ones for a fantastic dinner with a simple salad. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
CRAB CAKES:
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cups lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
16 dill pickle slices
Minced chives

Steps:

  • Mix the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. For crab cakes, combine egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper sauce. Fold in crab. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape 2 tablespoonfuls crab mixture into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Top each with a pickle slice and sauce. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINI CRAB CAKES



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Serve these crab cake bites at your next party, but don't sleep on 'em-they disappear fast.

Provided by Betty Rosbottom

Categories     Mixer     Bake     Cocktail Party     Easter     New Year's Eve     Cream Cheese     Crab     Shower     Chive     Engagement Party     Party     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1 large egg
1/4 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon peel
4 teaspoons plus 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, divided
1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
Large pinch of cayenne pepper
6 ounces fresh lump crabmeat, picked over, patted dry, coarsely shredded
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pans
1 plus more for pans
Fresh chives, cut into pieces
Special Equipment
2 mini muffin pans

Steps:

  • Using electric mixer, beat cream cheese in medium bowl until smooth. Add 1/4 cup Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beat in sour cream, citrus peels, 4 teaspoons chopped chives, coarse salt, and cayenne pepper. Fold in crabmeat. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Generously butter 2 mini muffin pans. Toss panko, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoons chopped chives in small bowl. Drizzle 1/4 cup melted butter over, tossing with fork until evenly moistened. Press 1 rounded tablespoon panko mixture into bottom of each muffin cup, forming crust. Spoon 1 generous tablespoon crab mixture into each cup. Sprinkle rounded teaspoon of panko mixture over each (some may be left over).
  • Bake crab cakes until golden on top and set, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5 minutes. Run knife around each cake and gently lift out of pan. DO AHEAD: Can be made 2 hours ahead. Arrange on baking sheet; let stand at room temperature. Rewarm in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Arrange crab cakes on serving platter; sprinkle with chives.
  • Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.

CRAB CAKE BITES



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These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Crab, fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs, shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Serve with lemon-garlic sauce for dipping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 45m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay™ seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 containers (8 oz each) refrigerated pasteurized lump crabmeat, cleaned
2/3 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • In medium bowl, stir together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, the egg, chives, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning and 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs until well blended (mixture will be moist). Using measuring tablespoon, shape mixture into 36 (1 1/2-inch) balls. Place on cookie sheet.
  • Bake 16 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned and hot in center. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir together Lemon-Garlic Sauce ingredients until blended. Serve bites with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 190 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED TARTAR SAUCE



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My family loves these. You don't need to use the curried tartar--you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!

Provided by Maria Connors

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ medium onion
½ small red bell pepper, chopped
½ small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups crabmeat
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Serve with curried tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

ASIAN CRAB CAKE BITES



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Crab cakes, shaped as cocktail-size rounds, include ginger, coconut milk, and cilantro.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers     Finger Food Recipes

Yield Makes about 32

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon diced, seeded red jalapeno
1 tablespoon diced, seeded green jalapeno
2 scallions, white and pale-green parts only, finely chopped (about 1/4 cup)
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped cilantro
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/3 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 cups lump crabmeat (about 9 ounces), picked over
1/2 cup panko (Asian breadcrumbs), plus more for dredging
3 to 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 limes, halved lengthwise and cut into quarters, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together jalapenos, scallions, ginger, cilantro, egg, salt, and coconut milk in a large bowl. Fold in crabmeat and breadcrumbs (mixture should just hold together). Scoop tablespoons of mixture, and lightly flatten into 1 1/2-inch cakes; arrange in rows on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover with plastic wrap. Freeze until firm, about 30 minutes (up to 1 week; defrost before dredging and frying).
  • Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Dredge cakes in breadcrumbs to coat. Working in batches, fry cakes, flipping once, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. Serve with lime wedges.

MINI CRAB CAKES ON SEASHELLS



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Crab cakes served on scallop shells make for natural party-sized bites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cartilage removed, crabmeat squeezed dry
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
24 clam or scallop shells (2 to 2 1/2 inches each), rinsed and dried
1/2 cup fresh fine breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Soak bread in milk until almost all milk is absorbed. Squeeze out milk; discard. Set bread aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add two-thirds of crabmeat, the soaked bread, rum, tomato paste, lemon juice, and egg yolk; cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add cilantro; season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Continue to cook mixture, stirring, until combined and crabmeat is broken up, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat; add remaining crabmeat.
  • Mound the crab mixture into shells; transfer to rimmed baking sheets. Stir breadcrumbs into butter in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture on tops of crab cakes.
  • Bake crab cakes until heated through and brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat will give your crab cakes the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Use a variety of seasonings. Old Bay seasoning is a classic crab cake seasoning, but you can also use other seasonings, such as paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne pepper.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes 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 immediately. Crab cakes are best served immediately after they are cooked.

Conclusion:

Mini crab cake bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings. The crab cakes are then baked until golden brown. Mini crab cake bites can be served with a variety of dipping sauces, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.

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