Best 7 Amazing Goat Cheese Crab Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Goat Cheese Crab Cakes, where the sweet, succulent crab meat harmoniously blends with creamy goat cheese, creating a symphony of flavors. These tender crab cakes are not just any ordinary dish; they are culinary masterpieces that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Crafted with fresh, premium ingredients, these crab cakes boast a crisp, golden exterior that gives way to a soft, succulent interior. The delicate crab meat is carefully combined with a blend of aromatic herbs, panko breadcrumbs for a touch of texture, and a hint of Dijon mustard for a subtle sharpness. Each crab cake is lovingly shaped and pan-fried to perfection, ensuring a crispy crust and a moist, flavorful center.

But what truly elevates these crab cakes is the addition of creamy goat cheese. Its tangy, slightly tart flavor adds a delightful dimension to the sweetness of the crab, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The goat cheese also helps to bind the crab cakes together, ensuring they remain moist and tender throughout the cooking process.

Served with a zesty lemon-herb sauce, these Goat Cheese Crab Cakes become an unforgettable culinary experience. The bright acidity of the lemon cuts through the richness of the crab and goat cheese, while the fresh herbs add a vibrant aroma and flavor. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply treating yourself to a gourmet meal, these crab cakes are sure to impress.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PALACE CAFE CRABMEAT CHEESECAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

2 cups pecans
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons fine salt
5 tablespoons butter, cold
3 tablespoons ice water
1 cup diced onion
1 tablespoon butter
4 ounces crabmeat
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/3 cup Creole cream cheese or sour cream
2 eggs
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce (recommended: Crystal brand hot sauce)
Kosher salt and white pepper
1 lemon, peeled and quartered
1 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 cup hot pepper sauce
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 pound butter, cold, cut into small cubes, and divided
Kosher salt and white pepper
2 cups sliced mixed wild mushrooms
3 tablespoons butter, softened
24 crab claw fingers
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preparing the Pecan Crust:
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Finely grind pecans in a food processor. Add flour and salt. Mix well. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and cut in butter, working butter into flour with 2 knives until dough is in crumbs the size of small peas. Add ice water and evenly incorporate into the mixture, which should remain fairly crumbly. Roll out dough to a 1/8-inch thickness on a lightly floured surface. Press dough into a lightly greased 9-inch tart pan, starting with the sides and then the bottom. Bake crust for 20 minutes, or until golden.
  • Preparing the Filling:
  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In a skillet, saute onion in butter until translucent. Add crabmeat and cook just until heated through, then remove from heat. Blend cream cheese until smooth in a mixer fitted with a paddle, or by hand using a wooden spoon. Add Creole cream cheese and mix well. Mix in eggs 1 at a time. Gently fold in the crabmeat mixture. Stir in hot sauce and season, to taste, with salt and white pepper. Spoon filling into prepared crust. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until firm to the touch.
  • Preparing the Meuniere Sauce and Garnish:
  • Combine lemon, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce in a heavy saucepot. Reduce over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wire whisk until mixture becomes thick and syrupy. Whisk in heavy whipping cream. Reduce heat to low and slowly blend in butter, 1 cube at a time, adding additional butter only after each cube has been completely incorporated into the sauce. This process is called "mounting the butter." Remove from heat and continue to stir. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Strain through a fine strainer and keep warm.
  • Saute mushrooms in 2 tablespoons butter until tender and all moisture has cooked off. Excess water from the mushrooms may break your sauce if it isn't cooked off. Stir mushrooms into Meuniere sauce. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a saute pan and warm crab fingers over low heat. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • To serve:
  • Slice cheesecake and top each piece with warm Meuniere sauce and 3 crab claws.

THE BEST CRAB CAKES



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When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 1/2 cups panko
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more lemon wedges for serving
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (about 2 whole pickles)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
  • Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH QUICK TARTAR SAUCE



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A Maryland staple, these crab cakes are made from fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to bind the crabmeat together.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield Makes 6 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 large eggs
2½ tablespoons mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup finely diced celery, from one stalk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound lump crab meat (see note below)
½ cup panko
Vegetable or canola oil, for cooking
1 cup mayonnaise, best quality such as Hellmann's or Duke's
1½ tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1-2 tablespoons lemon juice, to taste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easy clean-up.
  • Combine the eggs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley in a large bowl and mix well. Add the crab meat (be sure to check the meat for any hard and sharp cartilage) and panko; using a rubber spatula, gently fold the mixture together until just combined, being careful not to shred the crab meat. Shape into 6 cakes (each about ½ cup) and place on the prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. This helps them set.
  • Preheat a large nonstick pan over medium heat and coat with oil. When the oil is hot, place the crab cakes in the pan and cook until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes per side. Be careful as oil may splatter. Serve the crab cakes warm with the tartar sauce.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, relish, mustard, onion, and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
  • Make-Ahead Instructions: The crab cakes can be formed, covered, and refrigerated a day ahead of time before cooking. The tartar sauce can be made and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance.
  • Note: If you can only find jumbo lump crab meat, you may need to break the pieces up a bit. If the clumps are too large, the crab cakes won't hold together well.
  • Note: The nutritional information does not include the tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 crab cakes, Calories 299, Fat 14 g, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 1141 mg, Cholesterol 275 mg

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

AMAZING GOAT CHEESE CRAB CAKES



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These are a favorite in my household. We probably make them once every couple weeks....They are DELICIOUS.

Provided by ManglinYourRecipes

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 18m

Yield 8-10 crabcakes, 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 -8 ounce) can crabmeat
1/3 cup goat cheese (cream cheese can be substituted)
4 green onions, diced
2 -3 tablespoons half-and-half (or milk)
1 egg
2 -3 garlic cloves, roasted and minced
35 crackers, crushed, 1 sleeve (3/4-1 cup crushed cracker crumbs)

Steps:

  • Mix together all ingredients in medium size mixing bowl (be sure to add cracker crumbs last).
  • Take about 1-2 tbsp worth of mix and squish into 3 inch patties onto lightly greased frying pan.
  • Pan fry each side until brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270.2, Fat 12.1, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 98, Sodium 801.2, Carbohydrate 24, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1.3, Protein 15.8

ART'S AMAZING CRAB CAKES



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I found a recipe for a crabmeat stuffing for ravoli and then modified it to make these amazing crab cakes. Light, airy, and full of delicious lump crab. Enjoy!

Provided by Chef Art

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 8 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons flour
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup green onion, minced
1 cup cracker crumb (plus more if needed, Ritz works best)
1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs (plus more if needed)
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Melt the 2 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over LOW-MEDIUM heat.
  • Add the flour, salt, and pepper. Cook for a few minutes, whisking together to make a bloud roux.
  • Gradually add the cream. Keep whisking the mixture to avoid lumps. Simmer this bechamel sauce until it's reduced to about 1 cup. Remove from heat and let cool.
  • Carefully pick through the crabmeat and make sure there are no bits of shell. Add the crabmeat to the bechamel sauce.
  • Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in another small pan and saute the onions until translucent.
  • Place Ritz crackers in a small plastic bag, zip close (removing all air), and then crush into crumbs with your hands or a rolling pin.
  • Add the onions to the sauce, then stir in cracker crumbs. Mix well. Texture should hold together to form a cake, but still be slightly moist. If necessary, add more cracker crumbs. then set aside to cool. If desired, you can prepare this mixture in advance - it will keep for several days in the fridge.
  • When the mixture has cooled, form into cakes. Then coat with breadcrumbs.
  • Add olive oil to a large saute pan over MEDIUM-HIGH heat. Once the oil is hot, add the crab cakes. Cook two minutes on both sides, or until the crab cakes slightly brown and form a nice crust.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 375.1, Fat 23.1, SaturatedFat 12.1, Cholesterol 105.4, Sodium 362.3, Carbohydrate 24.6, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 1, Protein 16.9

CREAMY CRAB CHEESECAKE



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A savory appetizer cheesecake such as this one, dotted with tender crabmeat, is sure to grab the attention and tempt the taste buds of party guests. It's an elegant spread that you make ahead, so there's no last-minute fuss.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 1h

Yield 20-24 appetizer servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 25 crackers)
3 tablespoons butter, melted
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sour cream, divided
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons grated onion
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
2 drops hot pepper sauce
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 cup crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
Additional seafood seasoning, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine cracker crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom of the greased 9-in. springform pan. Place pan on baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 325°. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/4 cup sour cream until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low just until combined. Add onion, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, hot pepper sauce and pepper; beat just until blended. Fold in crab. Pour over crust. Return pan to baking sheet. , Bake for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen. Cool 1 hour longer. Spread remaining sour cream over top. Refrigerate overnight. , Remove sides of pan. Let cheesecake stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with seafood seasoning if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 133mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes so that they don't fall apart.
  • Form the crab cakes into 1-inch balls, then flatten them slightly.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat so that they cook through without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or remoulade.

Conclusion:

These goat cheese crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a casual weeknight dinner. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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