Best 3 Poor Mans Crab Cakes Recipes

If you are looking for a delicious and affordable meal, look no further than poor man's crab cakes. These crab cakes are made with simple, inexpensive ingredients that can be found at any grocery store. They are also very easy to make, so even beginner cooks can enjoy them. With their crispy exterior and tender, flavorful interior, poor man's crab cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone at your table.

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POOR MAN'S CRAB CAKES

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Economical way to make tasty crab cakes. Use whatever cheese you have on hand or enjoy to make these.

Provided by moms diner

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Fish Cake Recipes

Time 1h45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 cold baked potatoes
½ cup butter
½ cup chopped bell pepper
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup diced celery
½ cup milk
1 pound imitation crabmeat, flaked and chopped
½ cup shredded Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh dill
1 pinch salt to taste
2 eggs, beaten
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

Split and mash the potatoes in a mixing bowl; set aside. The potato skins may be left on if desired.
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat; cook and stir the bell pepper, onion, and celery in the melted butter until they begin to soften, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir the milk into the mixture; pour the mixture over the mashed potatoes and stir to combine. The consistency should not be too runny. Allow the mixture to cool completely.
Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Add the crabmeat, Cheddar cheese, and dill to the potato mixture; season with salt. Lightly mix. Pour the beaten eggs into the mixture and stir to combine. If the mixture is too thin, bread crumbs or flour can be added to make more firm. Form the mixture into 24 small patties.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook the patties in small batches in the skillet until completely browned and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Do not flip until bottom is fully browned and crisp; this ensures the patties will not break. Transfer to a baking dish in the oven to keep hot until all are cooked. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.2 calories, Carbohydrate 36.1 g, Cholesterol 129.3 mg, Fat 23.3 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 12.9 g, Sodium 855.3 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

ZUCCHINI CAKES "CRAB CAKES" FOR THE POOR MAN'S BUDGET

Zucchini Cakes

I was looking for another way to use the surplus of zucchini from our garden, when I came across this recipe. I was surprised at how much they actually taste like crab cakes. Even my husband, who doesn't like zucchini, raved about this dish!

Provided by cgodshall

Categories Vegetable

Time 18m

Yield 4 cakes, 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups zucchini (peeled and grated)
1 cup breadcrumbs (seasoned or plain)
1/4 cup yellow onions or 1/4 cup red onion, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
fresh ground pepper, to taste
canola oil or olive oil, for frying
cayenne pepper (optional, for a little extra spice)

Steps:

Spread grated zucchini on a kitchen towel and roll up. Twist towel to wring out as much liquid as possible. If you fail to do this, your cakes will be too wet.
In a large bowl, combine zucchini and butter. Stir in bread crumbs, onion, Old Bay, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix thoroughly to combine.
Coat your hands in oil, and shape mixture into patties. Coat each patty in flour. In skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties until golden brown on both sides. (About 3-5 min per side).

POOR MANS CAKE III

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This recipe if from the l930's. My Grandmother gave it to my Mother and she gave it to me. Now I am a grandmother and passed it down to my kids. It's really good. You don't have to dirty your mixer for this one, just a big bowl.

Provided by Jill D

Categories Desserts Cakes Fruitcake Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups raisins
2 cups water
¾ cup shortening
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground cloves
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
In a saucepan mix brown sugar, raisins, water and shortening. Bring to a boil and boil 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. When raisin mixture is cool, add to dry ingredients and mix well to combine.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 or 40 minutes. Do not over bake or it will be too dry. Test after 30 minutes. A toothpick inserted into the center of cake should come out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.4 calories, Carbohydrate 30.9 g, Fat 6.7 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 206.3 mg, Sugar 16.1 g

Tips:

Use a combination of white and dark crab meat for a more flavorful crab cake.
If you don't have any crab meat on hand, you can use flaked fish, shrimp, or lobster instead.
Add some chopped vegetables to the crab cakes, such as onions, celery, or carrots, for added flavor and texture.
Be sure to season the crab cakes well with Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper.
Gently fold the ingredients together so that the crab cakes don't become too dense.
Chill the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes before frying them so that they hold their shape better.
Use a non-stick skillet and medium heat when frying the crab cakes so that they don't stick to the pan.
Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Poor man's crab cakes are a delicious and affordable way to enjoy the taste of crab. They're easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them fried, baked, or grilled, poor man's crab cakes are a surefire hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and budget-friendly meal, give these recipes a try.