Best 2 Super Rich Virginia Crab Cakes Recipes

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The Chesapeake Bay is renowned for its delectable blue crabs, and Virginia crab cakes are a culinary treasure that showcases their succulent, sweet flavor. These crab cakes are a symphony of textures and flavors, with tender crab meat, crispy exteriors, and a creamy, flavorful filling. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or a contemporary twist, this article will guide you through the journey of creating the ultimate super rich Virginia crab cakes. We'll explore the secrets of selecting the best ingredients, preparing the crab meat, crafting a flavorful filling, and achieving the perfect sear and golden crust. Along the way, you'll discover tips and tricks to elevate your crab cakes to a level of culinary excellence that will impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

SUPER-RICH VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



Super-Rich Virginia Crab Cakes image

Provided by Jessica B. Harris

Categories     Milk/Cream     Cocktail Party     Crab     Pan-Fry     Gourmet

Yield 24 small crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups backfin crab meat (about 3/4 pound), picked over
1 cup fresh bread crumbs
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
a dash of hot sauce, or to taste
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons grated onion
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine crab meat and bread crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk eggs well and add cream, whisking. Add cream mixture, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion and salt and pepper to taste to crab mixture and combine well.
  • In a large heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and into it drop half of crab mixture by tablespoons. Cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes, on each side, and repeat with remaining tablespoon butter and crab mixture. Serve crab cakes warm.

SUPER-RICH VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



Super-Rich Virginia Crab Cakes image

Excellent crab cake recipe! Could be used as a main course or an appetizer. Taken from Gourmet Magazine, Feburary, 1995 issue and presented by Jessica B. Harris.

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 24 small crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups backfin crab meat, picked over
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 dash hot sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 teaspoons grated onions
2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine crab meat and bread crumbs.
  • In a small bowl, whisk eggs well and add cream, whisking.
  • Add cream mixture, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, onion and salt and pepper to taste to crab mixture and combine well.
  • In large heavy skillet, heat 1 tbs butter over moderate heat until foam subsides and into it drop half of crab mixture by tablespoons.
  • Cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 2 minutes, on each side, and repeat with remaining tablespoon butter and crab mixture.
  • Serve crab cakes warm.
  • Makes 24 crab cakes.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen or canned crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good substitute.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Mix the crab cakes just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. Gently press the crab cakes into shape. Don't pack them too tightly.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent the crab cakes from burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for crab cakes include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade sauce.

Conclusion:

These crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With their crispy exteriors and tender, flavorful interiors, these crab cakes are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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