Best 8 Zesty Crab Burgers Recipes

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Treat yourself to the tantalizing taste of the sea with our curated collection of zesty crab burger recipes. Dive into a world of bold flavors and succulent textures as you explore a variety of recipes that bring the ocean's bounty to your plate. From classic crab cake burgers bursting with sweet crab meat to innovative creations featuring a blend of herbs, spices, and tangy sauces, this culinary journey promises to satisfy every palate. Get ready to embark on a delicious adventure as you discover the perfect zesty crab burger recipe to wow your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN CRAB BURGERS



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Here's my take on the traditional crab cake. I like to top my sandwiches with Cajun remoulade and pile spicy baked sweet potato fries on the side. -Athena Russell, Florence, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 large egg, lightly beaten
3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 green onions, thinly sliced
1-1/4 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1-3/4 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
3 cans (6-1/2 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
4 kaiser rolls, split
4 lettuce leaves
4 slices tomato
Tartar sauce, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Fold in crab. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat patties with crumbs., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add burgers; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce, tomato and, if desired, tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts :

EASY ZESTY SALMON BURGERS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: yogurt, spicy dijon, fresh dill, fresh chives, honey, fresh skinless salmon, red onion, fresh dill, prepared horseradish, honey, sea salt, pepper

Provided by Mel Boyajian

Categories     Lunch

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup yogurt
2 tablespoons spicy dijon
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
1 ½ teaspoons honey
16 oz fresh skinless salmon
½ red onion, minced
1 tablespoon fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon prepared horseradish, optional
½ teaspoon honey
1 ½ teaspoons sea salt
½ teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine yogurt, spicy dijon, dill, chives, and honey. Set aside.
  • Cut salmon into ½ inch (1¼ cm) cubes and transfer to a food processor.
  • Pulse 5 times.
  • Add onion, dill, horseradish, honey, salt, and pepper and pulse a few more times to combine.
  • Form mixture into 4 patties.
  • Drizzle small amount of olive oil into frying pan and heat pan to medium-high.
  • Cook patties for 3-4 minutes until browned. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until browned.
  • Serve on your favorite multi-grain bread with yogurt dill sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 267 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 4 grams

ZESTY CRAB CAKES



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These lightly spiced crab cakes get their flavor from hot pickled peppers, cayenne pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/4 cup yellow cornmeal
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
3 hot pickled peppers, such as Peppadew, coarsely chopped
3/4 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Whisk next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix in crab, peppers, and breadcrumbs.
  • For each crab cake, shape 1/3 cup crab mixture into a patty; place on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook crab cakes in batches, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.

CREOLE CRAB BURGERS



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Food lovers on America's coasts have long known that crab cakes make wonderful sandwiches. Here, tender lumps of sweet crab are seasoned (in the manner of traditional Louisiana deviled crabs) and lightly bound with egg and bread crumbs, then panfried until the cakes have a golden crust. A thin layer of tangy tartar sauce and crisp lettuce is all the accompaniment they need.

Provided by Alexis Touchet

Categories     Sandwich     Onion     Fry     Quick & Easy     Mayonnaise     Crab     Summer     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
3/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1 3/4 cups fine dry bread crumbs, divided
3/4 cup vegetable oil
4 kaiser rolls or hamburger buns, split and toasted
Accompaniments: tartar sauce; iceberg lettuce

Steps:

  • Stir together crabmeat, mayonnaise, scallions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties (3 1/2 inches in diameter; patties will be soft but will firm up when fried). Spread remaining cup bread crumbs on a plate, then dredge patties in crumbs, knocking off excess, and transfer to a platter.
  • Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry patties, turning over once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.

ZESTY CAJUN BURGERS



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Experimentation is what makes cooking fun and exciting. I'm especially proud of the original recipe for these burgers.-Ron Treadaway, Acworth, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 large green pepper, chopped
1 large onion, chopped
6 green onions, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, minced
1 large egg
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon cream cheese, softened
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
2 pounds ground beef
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 16 ingredients. Crumble beef over mixture and mix well. Shape into eight patties. , Grill over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 160° and juices run clear. Serve on buns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Fat 18g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 597mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 28g protein.

ZESTY BURGERS



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Tangy MIRACLE WHIP Dressing and GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix give these burgers their zesty appeal.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 23m

Yield Makes 4 servings, 1 burger each.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb. ground beef
1/2 env. (about 2 tsp.) GOOD SEASONS Zesty Italian Dressing Mix
4 kaiser rolls, split
1/4 cup MIRACLE WHIP Dressing
4 lettuce leaves
12 thin red onion rings

Steps:

  • Mix meat and dressing mix. Shape into 4 patties.
  • Place patties on greased grill over medium coals. Grill 7 to 9 min. on each side or until cooked through (160°F).
  • Spread cut sides of rolls evenly with dressing. Fill with patties, lettuce and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Sodium 710 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 26 g

ZESTY TURKEY BURGERS



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Turkey burgers with a bit of zest. Great on buns or plain.

Provided by BRUJABONITA

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Turkey     Ground Turkey Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound ground turkey
1 cup honey mustard and onion pretzels, crushed
¼ cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 egg, beaten
salt and pepper to taste
4 slices Colby cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
  • In a bowl, mix the ground turkey, crushed pretzels, green bell pepper, and egg. Season with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties, and arrange in the baking dish.
  • Bake 30 minutes, turning once, to a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Top each patty with a slice of cheese during the last few minutes of cook time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 403.3 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 157.3 mg, Fat 24.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 32.4 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 433 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

ZESTY CHIPOTLE CHEDDAR BURGERS



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These spicy, grilled beef burgers are served on toasted buns with chipotle Cheddar cheese.

Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Reynolds®

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Aluminum Foil
8 slices SARGENTO® Deli Style Sliced Chipotle Cheddar Cheese
2 pounds lean ground beef
2 cups medium salsa, divided
1 cup finely crushed tortilla chips, divided
1 cup chopped green onions, divided
1 tablespoon garlic salt
1 tablespoon chili powder
8 hamburger buns, split

Steps:

  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Make drainage holes in a sheet of Reynolds Wrap® Non-Stick Foil with a grilling fork; set aside.
  • Combine ground beef, 1 cup salsa, 1/2 cup tortilla chips, 1/2 cup green onions, garlic salt and chili powder in large bowl until well blended. Shape beef mixture into 8 burgers, 4 inches in diameter and 1/2inch thick.
  • Place foil sheet on grill grate with nonstick (dull) side facing up. Immediately place burgers on foil.
  • Grill burgers uncovered, 5 minutes each side or until no longer pink in center. Grill or lightly toast hamburger buns. Top burgers with 1 slice cheese before removing from grill let melt. Place burgers on buns. Top with remaining salsa, tortilla chips and green onions.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh crab meat: Fresh crab meat has a sweet and delicate flavor that is perfect for crab burgers. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen or canned crab meat can also be used.
  • Use panko breadcrumbs: Panko breadcrumbs are lighter and flakier than regular breadcrumbs, and they help to keep the crab burgers moist and juicy.
  • Add some moisture to the crab mixture: Adding a little bit of mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, or egg to the crab mixture will help to bind the ingredients together and prevent the burgers from becoming dry.
  • Season the crab mixture well: Be sure to season the crab mixture with plenty of salt, pepper, and Old Bay seasoning. This will help to enhance the flavor of the crab.
  • Cook the crab burgers over medium heat: Cooking the crab burgers over medium heat will help to prevent them from burning on the outside and staying raw on the inside.
  • Serve the crab burgers with your favorite toppings: Crab burgers can be served with a variety of toppings, such as tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, or coleslaw. They can also be served on a bun with lettuce, tomato, and onion.

Conclusion:

Crab burgers are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a casual dinner. By following the tips above, you can make the best crab burgers that everyone will love.

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