Best 4 Phoney Crab Cakes Recipes
Are you craving the deliciousness of crab cakes but want a budget-friendly and sustainable alternative? Look no further than "phoney crab cakes"! These delightful treats offer all the flavor and texture of traditional crab cakes, without the hefty price tag or environmental impact. Made with a combination of flaked fish, vegetables, and seasonings, phoney crab cakes are not only delicious but also a healthier choice. Keep reading to discover the best recipes for creating this tasty seafood dish in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
IMITATION CRAB CAKES
Don't let the title fool you, these are so good! I adapted them from a regular crab cake recipe on Allrecipes when our grocer had imitation crab on sale. The crab cakes may need 2 eggs as reviewers have noted, it depends on how moist your imitation crab is and how finely you flake it. The cakes won't seem to hold together well but they will cook up nicely, just be sure to make them small and carefully flip them when they're nice and brown on the bottom. I've also made these with finely diced red pepper and cilantro, omitting the green onions, and that is probably our new favorite way to prep.
Provided by lolablitz
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Saute green onions briefly until tender.
- Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon, salt and pepper with your hands. Work the ingredients together so they start to stick together.
- Form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the non-stick skillet over medium-medium high heat. * works really well on a flat griddle.
- Cook cakes until nicely browned on each side.
- Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 616, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3
FAKE CRAB CAKES
These simple, all-natural fake crab cakes are quickly made from shredded zucchini, seafood seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs.
Provided by Butch Chaney
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Form into 2 patties.
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
PHONEY CRAB CAKES
This is a reasonable (cost wise), tasty meal using up left over Mashed Potatoes. I like a bit more zip to the crab cakes so I served them with a sweet Chili sauce on the side. I only used 2 tbsp of lite Olive oil on the pan to fry them but if you want a crunchy outside to the patties coat them with Panko or Potato flakes or seasoned bread crumbs and use a bit more oil in the pan. These crab cakes could be made into small balls and served as an appetizer using a hot sauce as a dip. I just threw this recipe together from left overs but decided to post the recipe cause we did enjoy the recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl Mix all the ingredients well.
- Form into 5 patties, cover & refrigerate for an hour ( allows them to firm up a bit more ).
- Heat oil in the pan and fry patties over medium heat until golden on each side and heated through apprx 5 minutes each size.
- Remove from heat n serve having a lovely fresh mixed greens salad as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1944.2, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.9
HEAVENLY CRAB CAKES
When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then I found this healthy crab cake recipe. Now I can enjoy these little patties of paradise...without any guilt! -Laura Letobar, Livonia, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine crabmeat, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, egg substitute, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, lime and lemon juices and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into eight patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; dip each patty into crumbs to cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat until browned on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
Tips:
- Use a combination of fresh and canned crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
- Be gentle when mixing the crab meat to avoid breaking it up too much.
- Add some bread crumbs to the mixture to help bind it together.
- Season the crab cakes generously with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Form the crab cakes into patties and chill them for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes in hot oil until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve the crab cakes with tartar sauce, lemon wedges, and your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
These crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a combination of fresh and canned crab meat, bread crumbs, Old Bay seasoning, and other spices. The crab cakes are pan-fried until they are golden brown and cooked through, and they can be served with a variety of sides. These crab cakes are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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