Best 2 Tangier Island Virginia Crab Cakes Recipes

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Tangier Island Virginia crab cakes are well known for their unique flavors and textures. Made with fresh blue crabs caught in the Chesapeake Bay, these crab cakes are a culinary delight that can be enjoyed as an appetizer or main course. With their crispy exterior and tender, juicy interior, Tangier Island Virginia crab cakes are a must-try for seafood lovers. If you're looking for the best way to cook these delicious crab cakes, look no further. In this article, we'll provide you with a step-by-step guide to making perfect Tangier Island Virginia crab cakes, along with tips and tricks for achieving the perfect flavor and texture.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

TANGIER ISLAND VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



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I grew up eating these crab cakes, which are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside. They're absolutely delicious every time I make them. -Ann Girucky, Norfolk, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 crab cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, drained
2 slices white bread, finely crumbled (about 1-1/2 cups)
3 tablespoons canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix the first 8 ingredients until blended. Fold in crab until well coated. Gently stir in bread crumbs until well blended. Shape into twelve 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until dark golden brown, 2-3 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 407mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 8g protein.

TANGIER ISLAND VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



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These recipes are from Tangier Island,Virginia and they are very,very delicious. I hope you make and enjoy them.

Provided by anne girucky

Categories     Seafood

Time 2h20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb claw meat from blue crab
2 slice bread
1 tsp old bay seasoning
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp prepared mustard
1 tsp dried mustard
1 egg
1 tsp fresh parsley
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Mix all ingredients together,shape into cakes. On a cookie sheet lined with plastic wrap place the cakes and cover with another piece of plastic warp. Place in fridge for at least an hour before cooking. If you don't let them rest in fridge for at least that hour they will fall a part on you as you cook them
  • 2. After the hour take out of fridge get a cast iron skillet (or what ever skillet you are using) and preheat on stove with veg oil.
  • 3. Fry quickly in hot oil until golden brown

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat. If you can, buy live crabs and steam them yourself. Otherwise, look for fresh crab meat at the seafood counter of your local grocery store.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing the crab cakes will make them tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. Don't pack the crab cakes too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy. Form the crab cakes into 1-inch thick patties.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. Pan-frying the crab cakes over medium heat will help them cook evenly without burning. Cook the crab cakes for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for crab cakes include tartar sauce, remoulade, and cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Tangier Island crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make crab cake recipe. Made with fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, eggs, and seasonings, these crab cakes are pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through. Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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