CRAB CAKES WITH JALAPENO REMOULADE
"When the taste changes with every bite and the last bite is as good as the first, that's Cajun." -Paul Prudhomme The most important thing to remember when making crab cakes is to not overwork the mixture. The cakes should be loose, just barely holding together. Chilling them before they are cooked helps firm up them and hold together without too much binder (bread crumbs). From Real Cajun by Donald Link and Paula Disbrowe (Clarkson Potter, 2009)
Provided by gailanng
Categories Crab
Time 1h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 27
Steps:
- To Make Jalapeno Remoulade: (Note: Makes about 1 ¼ cups. For the best results, make this spicy condiment a few hours in advance and then cover and refrigerate, so the flavors have time to develop.).
- Whisk together all the ingredients in a mixing bowl; cover and refrigerate until needed.
- To Make Crab Cakes: Place the crab meat in a large mixing bowl and carefully pick through for shells; set aside.
- Melt the butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, poblano, garlic, salt, chile powder, black pepper, and cayenne and cook, stirring, until the vegetables are softened but not brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer the vegetable mixture to a mixing bowl and set aside to cool for about 15 minutes.
- Add the crab, the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, scallion, parsley, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs to the vegetable mixture. Using your hands, gently combine the ingredients.
- Using a 1-cup measuring cup, form the mixture into cakes, packing gently; they should look like hockey pucks, about 2 inches thick with straight sides. Cover the cakes and chill for 20 to 30 minutes, or overnight.
- When you are ready to cook the crab cakes, place the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs in a pie tin. Dredge both sides of each cake in the crumbs, shaking off the excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, fry the crab cakes for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Do not overcrowd the pan-fry in batches if necessary, adding more oil if needed. Serve immediately, with Jalapeño Remoulade.
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Tanuja Khatoon
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for my family and they loved them! The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the remoulade was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Perry Haino
[email protected]These crab cakes were so good! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings were perfectly balanced. The remoulade was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
COMEDY GAMER's
[email protected]These crab cakes were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the remoulade was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Tawhid Hussain
[email protected]I've never made crab cakes before, but these turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the crab cakes were delicious. The remoulade was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
as Baghdadi
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! I used fresh crab meat and the flavor was amazing. The remoulade was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes.
bailey “james” rae
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and these crab cakes were a great recipe to start with. They were easy to follow and turned out great. The crab cakes were flavorful and the remoulade was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Mikail Hossain
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The crab cakes were packed with flavor and the remoulade was delicious. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Abdul Hannan Rashid
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for my family and they loved them! The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the remoulade was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Kabtan Ruush
[email protected]These crab cakes were so good! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings were perfectly balanced. The remoulade was also delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Elizabeth Nanyonyi
[email protected]These crab cakes were amazing! The flavors were perfect and the remoulade was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Tanveer Ahmad Bhatti
[email protected]I've never made crab cakes before, but these turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the crab cakes were delicious. The remoulade was also very good. I will definitely be making these again.
Sain Dragana
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! I used fresh crab meat and the flavor was amazing. The remoulade was also very good. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves crab cakes.
Abd el Wahab Khalouk
[email protected]I'm a beginner cook, and these crab cakes were a great recipe to start with. They were easy to follow and turned out great. The crab cakes were flavorful and the remoulade was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.
Lota Aho
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. The crab cakes were packed with flavor and the remoulade was delicious. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.
Victoria Agyemang
[email protected]I've made crab cakes many times before, but this recipe is by far the best. The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the remoulade was the perfect finishing touch. I'll be using this recipe from now on.
Driver Munda2
[email protected]These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out so well! I used fresh crab meat, and the flavor was amazing. The remoulade was also delicious and really complemented the crab cakes.
Donna Robinson
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but these were surprisingly delicious. The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings were perfectly balanced. The remoulade was also a great addition.
Liz Tite
[email protected]These crab cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! The flavors were fantastic, and the jalapeno remoulade added a perfect amount of spice. I'll definitely be making these again.