MINI CRAB CAKES AND CAJUN TARTAR

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Mini Crab Cakes and Cajun Tartar image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 pound lump crab meat
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, hot sauce, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • For the crab cakes: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, sour cream, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, capers, celery and salt. Gently fold in the crab and breadcrumbs. Form crab cakes by turning out 1/3 cup of the crab mixture for each cake onto a plate. Using the palm of your hand, lightly flatten the top to make patties.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Cook the crab cakes in batches until brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and a dollop of tartar sauce.

Hammad Javaid
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my crab cakes didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


Alton Rex Tucker Tucker
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These crab cakes were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.


Kamran Alikhaskheli
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I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but these were really good.


Christina Cook
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These crab cakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth it.


Fidyaan Nawoor
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I've tried several different crab cake recipes, but this one is by far the best.


amer jalil
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These crab cakes are so delicious, I could eat them every day.


Weniska Glasgow
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I made these crab cakes for my family and they raved about them.


Kaka
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These crab cakes are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Janet Segoviano
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I've never made crab cakes before, but these were so easy to follow.


Shafik Salhani
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These crab cakes are a great way to use up leftover crab meat.


MUHAMMAD ISMAILA
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I love that these crab cakes are baked instead of fried. They're so much healthier.


Obaid Banars
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These crab cakes are so versatile. I've served them as an appetizer, main course, and even a snack.


Kigungu paster
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I made these crab cakes for a special occasion and they were perfect. They were elegant and delicious.


Fateh alipitafi
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These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add some more mayonnaise next time.


Jamiyah Clayton
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I used canned crab meat instead of fresh crab meat. The crab cakes were still good, but I think they would have been better with fresh crab meat.


FAHAD ALI BHURGRI
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I didn't have any Old Bay seasoning, so I used a different crab cake seasoning. They still turned out great.


Ayushi Chattopadhaya
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These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Wjj Afraz
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste delicious.


Ionu≈£ Indigo
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These crab cakes were amazing! I made them for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.