Best 6 Seafood Cakes With Cilantro Butter Sauce Recipes

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If you're looking for a flavorful and impressive seafood dish, look no further than seafood cakes with cilantro butter sauce. This tantalizing dish combines the delicate flavors of seafood with the zesty, aromatic flavors of cilantro and butter. The result is a delightful symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow recipe, you can create a culinary masterpiece that will be a hit at your next dinner party or special occasion. So gather your ingredients, put on your apron, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your guests asking for seconds.

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

SEAFOOD CAKES WITH CILANTRO BUTTER SAUCE



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Categories     Blender     Food Processor     Herb     Lunch     Scallop     Shrimp     White Wine     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit

Yield 6 Appetizer Servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

SEAFOOD CAKES
6 ounces sea scallops
2 cups (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1 large egg
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
5 ounces cooked peeled deveined shrimp, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
CILANTRO SAUCE
2 cups dry white wine
1/2 cup white wine vinegar
2 shallots, minced
1/2 cup whipping cream
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup (1 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
*Available at Asian markets, specialty food stores and some supermarkets.

Steps:

  • FOR CAKES:
  • Blend scallops, 1/2 cup panko, egg, cream, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth. Add shrimp and herbs; process using on/off turns until shrimp is finely chopped (do not puree). Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours (mixture will be soft).
  • Place 1 1/2 cups panko in bowl. Drop 1/3 cup seafood mixture into panko; turn to coat. Press gently between hands into 3-inch round cake. Transfer cake to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining seafood mixture and panko to form 6 cakes total. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • FOR SAUCE:
  • Boil wine, vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 18 minutes. Add cream and boil until sauce coats spoon, about 3 minutes. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 seafood cakes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat with 2 tablespoons oil and 3 cakes. Bake until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer. Remove from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time; whisk until just melted. Immediately transfer to blender. Add cilantro; blend until cilantro is minced, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon sauce onto 6 plates. Top each with seafood cake and serve.

BLACK BEAN CAKES WITH SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE RECIPE



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Provided by á-174942

Number Of Ingredients 21

SPICY CILANTRO SAUCE:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup finely-chopped onion
1/2 cup finely-chopped green bell pepper
2 large garlic cloves minced
1 2/3 cups cooked black beans
2/3 cup fine dry bread crumbs
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped fine
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste
2 large eggs beaten lightly
1 cup yellow cornmeal
Vegetable oil for frying
3/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 jalapeño chile minced
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly-ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened. In a bowl, mash 1/3 of the beans with a fork and stir in the remaining beans, onion mixture, bread crumbs, and cilantro and season with salt and pepper. Stir in the eggs. Form bean mixture into 8 (4-inch) patties (mixture will be wet and soft). Gently dredge patties in cornmeal and transfer to a large plate lined with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the cakes for 30 minutes and up to 12 hours. Pour enough oil into a heavy skillet to reach 1/4-inch up the side. Heat the oil over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Working in batches, cook the patties, turning once, until well browned, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Transfer the cakes to paper towels to drain. Divide the cakes among plates and serve with the Spicy Cilantro Sauce. Spicy Cilantro Sauce: Stir together cilantro, vegetable oil, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, and chile. Season with salt and pepper. (Makes about 1 cup) This recipe yields 4 servings.

SEAFOOD CAKES WITH HERB SAUCE



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Living near the ocean, I have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one uses salmon and scallops, but shrimp, crab, lobster, or any firm white fish, such as halibut or even cod, would work equally as well. - Elizabeth Truesdell, Petaluma, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h10m

Yield 40 appetizers (1/2 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 cup mayonnaise
4-1/2 teaspoons dill pickle relish
1 tablespoon minced chives
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
SEAFOOD CAKES:
1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
1 medium sweet red pepper, finely chopped
1 medium sweet yellow pepper, finely chopped
1/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons minced chives
1 pound bay scallops, coarsely chopped
1/2 pound salmon fillet, skin removed and coarsely chopped
2/3 cup butter, cubed
Additional finely chopped sweet red and yellow peppers and minced chives

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Chill remaining sauce until serving., In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, peppers, onion, egg, parsley, chives and reserved sauce. Gently fold in scallops and salmon., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook seafood cakes in butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sauce. Garnish with additional peppers and chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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This crab cakes recipe can be used to make a hearty dinner or bite-sized hors d'oeuvres!

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well picked over
2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
Sauce:
1 ⅓ cups sour cream, or more to taste
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup corn oil for frying

Steps:

  • Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
  • Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
  • Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve patties with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

GRILLED HALIBUT WITH CILANTRO GARLIC BUTTER



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Delicious! My husband absolutely loves this recipe! Fish is simply seasoned with lime juice, then served with a cilantro lime garlic sauce. Serve over a bed of greens with a nice loaf of bread for a complete meal.

Provided by SerenaBloom

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Seafood Main Dish Recipes     Halibut

Time 33m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 (6 ounce) fillets halibut
1 lime, cut into wedges
salt and pepper to taste
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill for high heat. Squeeze the juice from the lime wedges over fish fillets, then season them with salt and pepper.
  • Grill fish fillets for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and fish can be flaked with a fork. Remove to a warm serving plate.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic; cook and stir just until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in the butter, remaining lime juice and cilantro. Serve fish with the cilantro butter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 276.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 69 mg, Fat 13.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 35.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 173.9 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

CRISPY SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILE-LIME MAYO



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Savory fried shrimp cakes are popular in coastal areas in many parts of the world, with each region adding its own vibrant flavors to the mix. Here, the golden-edged patties are shot through with fresh basil and cilantro for brightness, chiles for heat and a little fish sauce (an ingredient often found in Southeast Asian recipes) for depth. Then, as an untraditional binder, crushed-up rice cakes are mixed in with the shrimp for an ethereal, especially crisp result. But panko or cracker crumbs make acceptable substitutes if rice cakes aren't available.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     weekday, seafood, main course

Time 45m

Yield 3 to 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 to 5 large original or lightly salted rice cakes, or 6 to 10 thin cakes (see Tip)
1 pound shelled large raw shrimp (20 to 24), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup minced shallot (or use onion or scallion)
6 tablespoons chopped cilantro
6 tablespoons chopped basil leaves, more for serving
3 tablespoons minced jalapeño or red chile pepper
2 1/2 teaspoons fish sauce
Fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 lime
Safflower, peanut or grapeseed oil, for frying

Steps:

  • In the bowl of the food processor (or you can use a blender), add the rice cakes and pulse until you get 1 1/4 cups rice cake crumbs. Return 1/4 cup crumbs to the food processor, reserving the remaining 1 cup for coating the cakes.
  • Add shrimp, shallot, 4 tablespoons each of the cilantro and basil, and 2 tablespoons jalapeño to the crumbs. Add 2 teaspoons fish sauce, and a pinch each salt and pepper. Pulse until the mixture forms a coarse, chunky paste. (Be careful not to overprocess; if using a blender, scrape down the sides frequently.) Transfer to a bowl, cover and refrigerate while you make the sauce (at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, remaining cilantro, basil, jalapeño and fish sauce. Zest the lime into the bowl, then cut the naked lime into wedges and squeeze in some juice. Salt to taste. Reserve extra lime wedges for serving.
  • Spread remaining 1 cup rice cake crumbs out onto a plate or sheet pan. With wet hands to keep shrimp paste from sticking, form 2 tablespoons of shrimp mixture into a 1/2-inch-thick patty and put it on top of the crumbs. Repeat with remaining shrimp mixture, re-wetting your hands as necessary. Turn the patties over in the crumbs to coat both sides.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Fry patties in batches until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve shrimp cakes topped with more basil leaves, with chile-lime sauce for dunking and lime wedges on the side for squeezing.

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh, high-quality seafood.
  • Be sure to chop the seafood finely so that it cooks evenly.
  • Don't overmix the seafood mixture, or the cakes will be tough.
  • Form the cakes into patties that are about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cook the cakes over medium heat so that they have time to cook through without burning.
  • Serve the cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as cilantro butter sauce, tartar sauce, or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Seafood cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With so many different ways to prepare them, you're sure to find a recipe that you'll love.

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