CRABBY CRAB CAKES
Getting the most out of crab cakes often means putting the least into them. Since crab has the best texture and subtlest flavor of all crustaceans, the best crab cakes are those that showcase the crab, not another ingredient. The loose mix is best chilled before shaping, but it is essential to chill it again for a half-hour or so (longer is better) before cooking. When cold, the cakes will hold together, and once the egg, the binding agent, does its work, they will retain their shape until attacked with a fork.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories seafood, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gently combine crab, egg, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons flour. Cover mixture, and put in freezer for 5 minutes. Shape mixture into 4 hamburger-shaped patties. Line plate with plastic wrap, and put crab cakes on it. Cover crab cakes with more plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes (or as long as 1 day), or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Put flour for dredging in a bowl. Combine oil and butter in 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium. When butter melts and its foam subsides, gently dredge a crab cake in the flour. Gently tap off excess flour, and add crab cake to pan; repeat with remaining crab cakes, and then turn heat to medium-high.
- Cook, rotating cakes in pan as necessary to brown the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn, and brown the other side (it will take slightly less time). Serve cakes hot, with lemon wedges.
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Douglas Banda
[email protected]These crab cakes were okay, but I've had better. The crab meat was a little too dry and the overall flavor was lacking. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Monirul Hasan Talukder
[email protected]I was disappointed with these crab cakes. The flavor was bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
shakil tota
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I will use less Cajun seasoning.
Vicky Bhai
[email protected]I'm not a fan of crab cakes, but I tried these and was pleasantly surprised. They were very tasty and I liked the crispy coating. I would definitely make these again.
Nb Noyon
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the seasonings were perfect. I served them with a lemon-herb sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Nlb Zero
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy coating. I will definitely be making these again.
sony jb
[email protected]These crab cakes were okay, but I've had better. The crab meat was a little too dry and the overall flavor was lacking. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Ishan Kaveesha
[email protected]I was disappointed with these crab cakes. The flavor was bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Cathy Musso
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I will use less Cajun seasoning.
Monir Khondoker
[email protected]I'm not a fan of crab cakes, but I tried these and was pleasantly surprised. They were very tasty and I liked the crispy coating. I would definitely make these again.
Raymond Hodinyah
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the seasonings were perfect. I served them with a lemon-herb sauce and they were a hit with my family.
Sahib Jee
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them. I especially liked the crispy coating. I will definitely be making these again.
Kishor Gurung
[email protected]These crab cakes were okay, but I've had better. The crab meat was a little too dry and the overall flavor was lacking. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Amish Ehsan
[email protected]I was disappointed with these crab cakes. The flavor was bland and the texture was mushy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
John Morgan
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I think next time I will use less Cajun seasoning.
Ronald Sperling
[email protected]I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a hit! They are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love that I can use any kind of crab meat I have on hand.
Rita Bakry
[email protected]These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used Old Bay seasoning instead of the Cajun seasoning and they were still delicious. I served them with tartar sauce and they were a hit with my guests.
Arjun Yari
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but these were really good! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the seasonings were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Md Asma
[email protected]I made these crab cakes last night and they were a huge success! My husband and kids loved them. The only thing I changed was that I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs. They turned out crispy and golden brown.
Kieran Bunyan
[email protected]These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them with a lemon-herb sauce and they were a hit with my family.