Best 14 Spicy Crab Cakes Recipes

SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat a medium size pan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the shallot, 1 clove of garlic and red pepper. Lightly saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
• In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, crab boil seasoning, fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of the panko and egg. Mix in cooked vegetables, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat and stir well.
• Form crab cakes using about 2 tablespoons of crab mixture for each cake.. Flatten until they're about 3/4 inches high. Dip the cakes into the remaining panko.
• Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add crab cakes and saute, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Lemon Aioli.
• In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

SPICY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, both mustards, a generous dash of hot sauce, horseradish, and the egg.
• Gently stir in the saltines and crabmeat.
• You may form the crabcakes immediately, however allowing the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour will make the shaping easier.
• Divide the mixture into 4-6 large crabcakes, and place on a lightly oiled or nonstick baking sheet. (Or make to your desired size - I use a 1/4 cup measure - and adjust your cooking time appropriately ).
• Bake for 15-20 minutes , or until a light golden brown.
• Serve immediately.
• Variation:.
• Baltimore Crab Cakes: Add a dash of Worcestershire sauce and Old Bay Seasoning to taste.

SPICY LEMON CRAB CAKES ON MIXED GREENS

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with foil. Mix first 5 ingredients in large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir gently to combine. Shape mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes. Transfer to prepared sheet. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook crab cakes until bottoms are brown, about 4 minutes. Using spatula, carefully turn cakes over and cook until second sides are brown, about 4 minutes longer.
• Divide greens among 4 plates. Drizzle with vinaigrette. Top with crab cakes. Garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH KEY LIME MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Pick over the crabmeat to remove any shell or cartilage, trying not to break up the chunks too much.
• In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients except for the butter and olive oil. Moisten hands with a little water and shape the mixture into eight fat ball-like cakes. (They will flatten slightly during cooking.) Place them on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
• While crab cakes are in the fridge, prepare sauce. Combine all ingredients, mix well and chill.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter and oil over medium-high heat. Carefully lay the crab cakes into the butter and oil and fry until crusty and browned, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
• Serve with sauce.
• Serve hot, with Key Lime Mustard Sauce.

SPICY CRAB CAKES TOPPED WITH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Crab cakes: Mix the crabmeat, mayonnaise, egg, bread crumbs, scallions, the lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, and the hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
• Breading: Mix the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of cilantro on a plate. Carefully turn the patties in the bread crumb mixture until coated on both sides.
• In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. In batches, fry the crab cakes until golden, about 3 minutes each side.
• Guacamole: Coarsely mash the avocados in a medium bowl. Lightly mix in the onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
• Transfer the crab cakes to a serving platter, top each cake with a tablespoon of guacamole, and serve.

SPICY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mince together the onion, cilantro, jalapeño and bell pepper. (If using a food processor, take care not to purée mixture.)
• In a bowl, combine mixture with crab meat, egg, mayonnaise, ginger, curry powder, cumin and salt. Add lemon juice and mix until evenly blended. Add one cup of the bread crumbs, and mix again until well blended.
• Form mixture into two evenly sized balls, squeezing firmly, then press into burger shapes; if any bits come off, mold them back on. Rub cakes on both sides with remaining bread crumbs.
• Cover surface of a 10-inch skillet with oil; turn heat to medium-high and, a minute later, gently slide crab cakes into pan. Lower heat to medium, and cook until golden brown. Carefully flip them over and brown the other side; total cooking time will be about 10 minutes. Serve with an India pale ale.

SPICY THAI CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AND CORIANDER

Steps:

• In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, rice, jalapenos, lemon zest, basil and mint. Carefully stir in the salt, pepper, eggs and bread crumbs, breaking up the crab meat as little as possible. Using 1 tablespoon of the mixture at a time, press into cakes that are a scant 2 inches in diameter.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, cook the crab cakes until nicely browned and firm, about 1 1/2 minutes per side. Add more oil to the skillet as needed between batches. Serve hot.

CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY REMOULADE

Steps:

• For the remoulade: Pulse the shallots and capers in a food processor until finely chopped. Add the mayonnaise, chives, mustard, smoked paprika, salt and pepper; pulse until well combined. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust. (The remoulade will keep, refrigerated, for 4 days. It is best made a day ahead.)
• For the crab cakes: Melt 2 tablespoons of the butter in a saute pan over medium heat. Add the onions and peppers and saute until soft, 7 to 8 minutes. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. Let cool to room temperature.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the eggs, chiles, crabmeat, 1 cup of the panko, mayonnaise, chives, parsley, salt, pepper and the cooled vegetables. Gently mix until well blended. Pack the crab mixture into a 1/4 cup measuring cup, then gently tap out into your hand and form into a patty. Place the patty on a baking sheet and repeat with the rest of the crab mixture. Spread the remaining 1 cup panko on a large plate. Dredge the crab cakes in panko on all sides.
• Melt another 2 tablespoons of the butter in a large nonstick saute pan over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. When hot, add the crab cakes in batches, flattening them a bit with the back of a spatula. Cook until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Between batches, add another tablespoon of butter and olive oil to the pan.
• Place the browned crab cakes on a baking sheet and transfer to the oven for 8 to 10 minutes, until sizzling and heated through.
• Serve the crab cakes with remoulade sauce on the side.

CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY REMOULADE SAUCE RECIPE - (4.5/5)

Steps:

• 1) Combine red pepper, shallots & parsley in a bowl, season with salt & pepper & then add the crab being careful not to break up the large pieces 2) In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise & egg, season with cayenne & Tabasco, Gently stir into crab & mix just to blend. 3) Stir in 2 tbls of bread crumbs & see if the cakes hold together (you just want the cakes to barely hold together). If necessary add additional bread crumbs. Form 4 cakes & coat with panko. Refrigerate until ready to fry. 4) Preheat oven to 350 F 5) Heat a large saute pan and add about 1/4" of oil. Add in crab cakes & cook over medium high heat until the cake are lightly golden, about 2 minutes. Turn the cakes over & cooks the other side. 6) Transfer to parchment lined baking sheet & bake for 10 minutes, until cooked through. Remoulade sauce Combine all the ingredients, season to taste with salt & pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use, will keep in refrigerator for up to 3 days.

EMERILS PAN FRIED SPICY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Melt butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the onions, celery and bell peppers. Season with salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring until the vebetables are soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmenat, green onions, Parmesan, parsley, mustard and lemon juice. Mix the mayonnaise , Worcestershire Sauce and hot pepper sauce together in a separate bowl. Combine the vegetable mixture with the crab mixture. Fold in the mayonnaise mixture and 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Divide the mixture into 10 equal portions and form into 1 inch thick round patties. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and season with Essence. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the water. In a third bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs and season with Essence. Dredge the crab cakes first in the seasoned flour, tapping off excess. THEN dip them in the egg wash, letting excess drip off. Lastly, dredge cakes into seasoned breadcrumbs, coating the cakes evenly. In a large skillet, heat the oil. Gently lay the cakes 3 to 4 at a time and pan-fry until lightly golden. about 4 minutes on each side. Drain cakes on paper towels and season with Essence while still hot.

SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix all but crabmeat and oil together till combined.
• Gentle toss in crabmeat.
• Don`t overmix.
• Make 40 patties.
• Heat pan with oil and fry turning to golden brown on both sides.
• Brown in batches adding oil as needed.
• Serve with a Horseradish Mayo or tartar sauce.
• Just a tip so they stay togerther while frying- You make the patties then refrigerate them for an hour before frying. You can also roll them in Panko flakes or bread crumbs before frying.

SPICY CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES RECIPE

Steps:

• Warm the oil in large skillet over medium heat.Add the shallot,pepper,hot pepper,red onion,and ginger.Sweat for 5 min.Add the garlic and cook for 2 more min.Remove to a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 min. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl,reserving the 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.Fold the crab cake mixture gently,trying not to break up the lumps of crab meat too much.After the mixture is thoroughly combined,refrigerate for one hour. Remove the crab cake mixture from the fridge.Spread the remaining 100 ml of bread crumbs on a cookie sheet.Form the crab mixture into balls slightly larger then golf balls,then flatten them out so that each cake resembles a small hockey puck.Dredge all sides in the bread crumbs.Can be reserve the crab cakes for cooking later,as they can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Ther are 2 options for cooking the cakes.You can bake them in a 425 F oven for 12-15 min.flipping them after 8 min.or you can pan-fry or deep-fry the cakes in some 360 F oil until golden brown and crunchy,about 3 min. Serve with Warm Mango Coulis and some sprigs of cilantro for garnish

CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY THAI SAUCE

Steps:

• For Cakes: Mix first 8 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in enough bread crumbs to form stiff mixture. Shape mixture into sixteen 1/4 inch thick patties. For Sauce: Combine rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, water, red pepper, garlic and sesame seeds in small bowl, stir until sugar dissolves. Mix in cucumber. let stand 30 minutes at room temperature to allow flavors to blend. Pre heat oven to 250 degrees. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side, adding more butter to skillet as necessary. Transfer to paper towels, drain. Transfer baking sheet, keep warm in oven. Divide crab cakes among 8 plates. Spoon sauce around cakes.

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY AVOCADO AIOLI

Steps:

• For Crab Cakes 1. whisk together the first 10 ingredients 2. add in the crab meat breaking up slightly 3.add in 1 cup of panko 4. form into patties of desired size. at this stage, actually spread the crab mixture onto a sheet pan (about 1/2 inch thick) and use a small round cookie cutter to get the right shape 5. using remaining 1 cup panko coat each crab cake. chill for at least an hour 6. bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes turning once half way, on a parchment lined baking sheet. when they are almost done, set broiler on high to brown. about 1 minute then flip and brown 30 second on other side. watch carefully they brown quickly 7. serve with lemon wedge and spicy avocado aioli For Spicy Avocado Aioli add first 6 ingredients in the food processor and pulse a few times until smooth. slowly add milk and puree until smooth and has reach the consistency that you want