Best 7 Virginia Crabcakes Recipes

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You've got the taste for a classic Virginia crab cake, and you're not sure where to start. Don't worry, you've come to the right place! Our comprehensive guide will help you navigate the world of Maryland crab cakes, ensuring you get the best experience possible. Learn the art of selecting the freshest crabs, gather the essential ingredients, and master the perfect cooking technique to create delectable crab cakes that will have your taste buds dancing. Let's dive right in and discover the secret to making the perfect Virginia crab cake!

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

TANGIER ISLAND VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



Tangier Island Virginia Crab Cakes image

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.

GULF COAST CRAB CAKES WITH COUNTRY REMOULADE



Gulf Coast Crab Cakes with Country Remoulade image

Provided by Virginia Willis

Time 50m

Yield 24 bite-size crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Creole seasoning, or to taste
Dash of hot sauce
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Zest of 1 lemon
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup canola oil, plus more if needed
Country Remoulade, recipe follows, for serving
Chopped chives, for garnish
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce, or to taste
2 to 3 green onions, white and pale green parts only, finely chopped
1 stalk celery, very finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the crab, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, egg, lemon zest and some salt and pepper. (The mixture will be slightly wet.) Form into cakes using 2 tablespoons or a small ice cream scoop. Place the cakes on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate to chill and set, about 30 minutes.
  • Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set near the cooktop. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using an offset spatula, gently slip the chilled cakes, without crowding, into the oil. Cook until the crab cakes are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to the prepared plate to drain.
  • Serve warm with a dollop of Country Remoulade and garnished with chives.
  • In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, green onions, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled.

LAURA'S MARYLAND CRAB CAKES



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It is so hard to find a true Maryland crab cake recipe out there. This is basically the recipe my grandmother used, but I've tweaked it just a bit. I also usually double the recipe.

Provided by Laura

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 pound fresh crabmeat

Steps:

  • Mix egg, Worcestershire sauce, mayonnaise, parsley, seafood seasoning, baking powder, and salt together with your hands in a large mixing bowl. Tear bread into tiny bits; add to the egg mixture. Gently fold in crabmeat; form into 4 cakes and arrange onto a lined baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Bake crab cakes until heated through and lightly browned, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Carbohydrate 7.9 g, Cholesterol 131.1 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 839.8 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

VEGAN CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chickpeas, hearts of palm, artichoke heart, panko breadcrumbs, vegan mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon juice, salt, pepper, old bay seasoning, oil, sweet pickle relish, fresh dill

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Dinner

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

15 oz chickpeas, drained and rinsed, 1 can
15 oz hearts of palm, drained, rinsed and cut into large chunks, 1 can
15 oz artichoke heart, drained and rinsed
1 ½ cups panko breadcrumbs, divided
¾ cup vegan mayonnaise, divided
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon old bay seasoning
oil, for frying
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
fresh dill, to serve

Steps:

  • Add chickpeas, hearts of palm, and artichoke hearts to food processor. Pulse until mixture is chopped, yet still slightly chunky.
  • Transfer mixture to large mixing bowl and add 1 cup (50 g) of bread crumbs, ¼ cup (55 g) vegan mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. Mix well.
  • Form the mixture into 6 1-inch (2 cm) thick patties.
  • Dip each patty in remaining bread crumbs.
  • Heat a pan of oil to 350˚F (180˚C). Fry each patty for 3-6 minutes per side, until golden brown.
  • Transfer to paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil.
  • For tartar sauce, combine remaining vegan mayo, relish, and 1 teaspoon lemon juice in mixing bowl.
  • Top the patties with tartar sauce, dill, and lemon juice.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Carbohydrate 43 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 12 grams, Sugar 5 grams

SUPER-RICH VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



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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.

VIRGINIA CRABCAKES



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I love crabcakes and I especially like the fact that these are baked and not fried.From the R.S.V.P. section of a February 1986 issue of Bon Appetit. It was requested from the Scale o'de Whale, a seafood restaurant in Portsmouth, Virginia. This makes 8 first course or appetizer servings or 4 main course servings.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Crab

Time 37m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup cubed trimmed soft white bread
1 tablespoon finely chopped pimiento
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 lbs cooked backfin crab meat
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3 drops hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
paprika
2 tablespoons butter, melted (1/4 stick)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Lightly greased baking sheet.
  • Mix bread, pimiento,parsley and seasoning in large bowl; gently fold in crabmeat.
  • Blend mayonnaise,mustard,worcestershire and hot pepper sauce in small bowl.
  • Gently fold into crab mixture and pat mixture into 8 cakes.
  • Arrange on prepared sheet, sprinkle with paprika and brush with butter.
  • Bake until lightly browned, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Serve immediately.

SUPER-RICH VIRGINIA CRAB CAKES



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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 for Making Perfect Virginia Crab Cakes:

  • Use fresh crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen crab meat. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed in the refrigerator overnight.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the crab cakes just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Use a light hand when forming the crab cakes. Handle the crab cakes gently to avoid breaking them apart.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes in butter. Butter gives the crab cakes a golden brown crust and a rich flavor.
  • Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Crab cakes are traditionally served with tartar sauce, but you can also serve them with other sauces, such as cocktail sauce or remoulade.

Conclusion:

Virginia crab cakes are a delicious and versatile seafood dish. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even as a sandwich filling. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect Virginia crab cakes at home. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is sure to please everyone, give Virginia crab cakes a try!

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