Best 8 Mini Crab Cakes With Mango Salsa Recipes

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Discover the tantalizing flavors of mini crab cakes paired with a vibrant mango salsa, a delectable culinary experience that will tantalize your taste buds. These bite-sized morsels burst with the sweet, succulent flavors of crab and the zesty, tropical notes of mango. Mini crab cakes offer a delightful contrast in texture, with a crispy golden exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. The vibrant mango salsa adds a burst of freshness and acidity, complementing the richness of the crab cakes perfectly. Join us on a culinary journey as we delve into the best recipes for mini crab cakes with mango salsa, guiding you to create a dish that will impress and delight your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA



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Enjoy our crab cakes with a real Caribbean flair!

Categories     lunch

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large ripe mango, peeled and chopped (about 1 cup)
1 large jalapeño, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
.33 cup finely chopped red onion
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1.5 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon Lobster Base
2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoon freshly chopped cilantro
1 egg large, beaten
.25 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoon jarred horseradish
1.5 teaspoon ground coriander
.25 teaspoon salt
.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 pound hand-picked, lump crabmeat
1 cup panko bread crumbs
4 tablespoon grape seed oil, divided (may substitute with canola oil)

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add salsa ingredients; gently mix to combine. Cover and refrigerate.
  • In a large mesh strainer, gently rinse crabmeat with cold water, drain well and gently pick over to remove shell bits; set aside.
  • In a large bowl, whisk Lobster Base and lime juice until base is dissolved. Add cilantro, egg, mayonnaise, horseradish sauce, coriander, salt and pepper; stir to combine.
  • Add 1 cup bread crumbs and crabmeat; gently fold until combined. Form into 8 patties (about 3 inches in diameter) and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Place 1 cup bread crumbs on a large plate. Gently coat each patty in bread crumbs before pan frying.
  • In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Cook half of the crab cakes, until done, about 3-4 minutes per side, turning once. Repeat with remaining oil and crab cakes.
  • Plate two crab cakes per serving. Serve with chilled salsa.

CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA



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These succulent crab cakes are gently flavored with Dijon mustard, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Serve with spicy fresh mango sauce for an amazing hors d'oeuvres.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 24 crabcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over to remove cartiledge
salt and pepper
crisco canola oil (for frying)
2 cups mangoes, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, and finely chopped
1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons crisco canola oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with nexxt 6 ingredients.
  • Gently mix in crabmeat; form into 24 cakes.
  • Coat the crabcakes in the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbsd.
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in large, deep skillet to 350°F.
  • Carefully add crabcakes in batches and cook, turning once until golden brown.
  • Place on paper towels to drain.
  • Serve immediately.
  • MANGO SALAD:.
  • Combine all ingredients; gently mix together, and serve with crabcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 135.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.5

CRANBERRY-SAGE MINI CRAB CAKES



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Serve these miniature crab cakes as a holiday appetizer or at brunch. Rubbed sage and orange zest season the crab cake mixture and dried cranberries add festive color.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 47m

Yield Makes 12 (2-crab cake) appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Sage, Rubbed
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Coarse Ground
1/4 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons butter, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound lump crabmeat
1 cup crumbled corn bread
1 egg, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • 1. Mix mayonnaise, cranberries, sage, orange peel, pepper and salt in small bowl. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
  • 2. Gently mix crabmeat and corn bread in large bowl. Add egg, and cranberry and celery mixtures; toss to coat well. Shape into 24 small crab cakes. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • 3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add crab cakes several at a time; cook about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep warm while frying remaining crab cakes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter as needed.

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 CAKES WITH CHERRY TOMATO AND CORN SALSA



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I love crab cakes and these are very good especially with the salsa. I did not serve this in individual portions, but rather all on one platter as an appetizer, with the salsa on the side. The cook time includes the chilling time for the salsa.

Provided by pines506

Categories     Crab

Time 32m

Yield 18 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
2 scallions, trimmed and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 tablespoon dry mustard
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons canola oil
6 cups salad greens
2 ears fresh corn, husked
2 cups cherry tomatoes, coarsely chopped
1/2 medium red onion, finely diced
2 scallions, trimmed and minced
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon group cumin
1 teaspoon hot sauce (to taste)

Steps:

  • Crab Cakes:.
  • Put crabmeat in medium bowl, sprinkle with lemon juice, and gently toss.
  • In large bowl, mix together bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, mustard, salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add crabmeat and mix together gently.
  • Shape into small patties, about 1 inch thick and 2 inches wide, and place on baking sheet.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least an hour.
  • Heat 1 tbsp each of butter and oil in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook half of the crab cakes until golden, 3-5 minutes per side.
  • Drain on paper towels.
  • Heat remaining butter and oil and repeat with the rest of the crab cakes.
  • To serve, divide salad greens among 6 plates. Top each plate with three crab cakes and spoon the salsa over them.
  • Cherry Tomato and Corn Salsa:.
  • Bring large pot of water to boil. Add corn, return to boil and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Lift corn from water and set aside to cool.
  • When cool enough to handle, scrape kernels off cobs with small, sharp knife and transfer to large bowl.
  • Add tomatoes, onion, scallions, capers, vinegar, cumin and hot sauce and toss gently.
  • Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
  • The salsa will keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.
  • Makes about 3 cups of salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 35.3, Sodium 188.3, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 1.7, Protein 7.5

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

CRAB CAKES WITH TOMATO SALSA



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Categories     Cocktail Party     New Year's Eve     Basil     Crab     Bell Pepper     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped green onions
3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Dash of Worcestershire sauce
3 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless French bread
1 large egg
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Tomato salsa

Steps:

  • Mix first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in 1/4 cup breadcrumbs and egg. Shape crab mixture into eight 2 1/2-inch-diameter patties, using scant 1/2 cup mixture for each. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover; chill.)
  • Place 3 cups breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, pressing to adhere. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes. Divide among 4 plates. Serve with salsa.

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.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes and mango salsa.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
  • Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Use a light touch when shaping the crab cakes. Don't pack them too tightly.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with mango salsa.
  • For the mango salsa, use ripe mangoes. This will give the salsa the best flavor.
  • Dice the mangoes into small pieces. This will make them easier to eat.
  • Add some chopped cilantro and red onion to the salsa for extra flavor.

Conclusion:

Mini crab cakes with mango salsa are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a summer party or potluck. The crab cakes are made with fresh crab meat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, and spices. They are then pan-fried until golden brown and crispy. The mango salsa is made with ripe mangoes, diced tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice. It is a refreshing and flavorful salsa that pairs perfectly with the crab cakes.

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