Best 7 Zesty Crab Cakes With Tarragon Tartar Sauce Recipes

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Craving a scrumptious and flavorful seafood dish? Look no further than our comprehensive guide to cooking delectable zesty crab cakes accompanied by a tantalizing tarragon tartar sauce. This article will take you on a culinary journey, providing you with the essential steps, tips, and ingredient recommendations to create this mouthwatering dish. From selecting the freshest crab meat to crafting a delectable tartar sauce that complements the zesty crab cakes, we'll cover everything you need to know to impress your family and friends with this delightful seafood delicacy. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure that will leave you craving more.

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

CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE



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Provided by Nancy Fuller

Categories     appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup oyster crackers
1/4 cup cornichons
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 scallions, roughly chopped
Leaves from 1 sprig fresh tarragon
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
  • Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES



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These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Provided by LINDACHEK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

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.

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED TARTAR SAUCE



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My family loves these. You don't need to use the curried tartar--you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!

Provided by Maria Connors

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ medium onion
½ small red bell pepper, chopped
½ small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups crabmeat
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Serve with curried tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON SAUCE



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I like these with the tarragon sauce. My wife, Glenda doesn't; she prefers hers plain. If you aren't a big tarragon lover, leave it out, and you have Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce. Prep time includes setting time.

Provided by Toby Jermain

Categories     Crab

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet pickle relish (or a mixture of sweet and dill relish, to taste; half of each is pretty good)
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon or 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, lightly crushed
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon skim milk or 1 tablespoon nonfat yogurt (optional)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped green onions
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 egg white
4 -5 drops Tabasco sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
lemon wedge, and accompaniment (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Prepare Tarragon Sauce first.
  • Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • If too thick, add skim milk or yogurt to thin.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavor to develop while crab cakes are being prepared.
  • Crab Cakes: Combine crab, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onion, mustard, egg white, Tabasco, salt, and black pepper.
  • Form into 8 equal patties.
  • Place remaining breadcrumbs on waxed paper.
  • Dredge patties in crumbs, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.
  • Heat half of olive oil in a 10" nonstick skillet.
  • Add half of crab cakes; cook on one until crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
  • Turn over, and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
  • Repeat with other half of cakes.
  • Sprinkle with chopped chives.
  • Serve with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 523.5, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.6

ZESTY CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE



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This recipe is from a catering company from Savannah. GA where my friend worked for a long time ago. It is delicious and easy to prepare. I have made only a few changes from the original recipe especially to the tartar sauce. Try it!

Provided by Brazilianflavor in

Categories     Crab

Time 2h20m

Yield 10 cakes, 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 22

16 ounces jumbo lumb crabmeat
2 egg yolks
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
crushed corn flakes, for coating
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaf, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Tartar Sauce:.
  • Combine all the ingredients listed for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • Crab Cakes:.
  • In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients listed for the crab cake except the cornflakes.
  • Let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour being max 4 hours.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F Gently roll the patties in the crushed cornflakes.
  • Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and top each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
  • Bake for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.5

CRAB CAKES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: small shallot, fresh parsley, fresh chives, egg, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, fresh lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, fresh lump crab meat, fine sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, panko breadcrumbs, all purpose flour, unsalted butter, tartar sauce, lemon wedge

Provided by Alix Traeger

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper, optional
1 lb fresh lump crab meat, picked over
fine sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons all purpose flour, for dusing
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
tartar sauce, recipe follows
lemon wedge

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the shallot, parsley, chives, egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and cayenne if using.
  • Add the crabmeat, season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  • Add the breadcrumbs and mix just to combine.
  • Form into 6 equal patties and place on a plate. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, up to 1 hour.
  • Coat the cakes lightly with flour, and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet set over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Fry the crab cakes until golden and crisp, 3-4 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain slightly.
  • Serve warm with tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 23 grams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients: This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes. Look for crabmeat that is firm and flaky, and make sure the other ingredients are fresh and flavorful as well.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes: Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes: Again, you don't want to overwork the crabmeat. Gently form the crab cakes into patties, and be careful not to pack them too tightly.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat: This will help them cook evenly without burning. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce: Tartar sauce is a classic choice, but you can also try other sauces, such as remoulade or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a sandwich. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!

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