Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Asian flavors with our tantalizing Asian Shrimp and Crab Cakes recipe. This delectable dish seamlessly blends the succulence of shrimp and crab with an array of aromatic Asian spices, herbs, and vegetables. Savor the crispy golden exterior and the tender, flavorful interior of these delectable cakes, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Indulge in a symphony of flavors with our diverse collection of Asian Shrimp and Crab Cakes recipes. From the classic Thai Shrimp Cakes bursting with lemongrass and chili to the Vietnamese Crab Cakes infused with the warmth of ginger and turmeric, each recipe promises a unique culinary adventure. Discover the subtle nuances of Japanese Shrimp Cakes enhanced by the delicate touch of yuzu zest and the robust flavors of Chinese Shrimp and Crab Cakes seasoned with Shaoxing wine and soy sauce.
CHINESE SHRIMP CAKES
Shrimp cakes are popular in coastal cities in China where shrimp are plentiful. The key to a good shrimp cake is maintaining the shrimp's natural flavor!
Provided by Judy
Categories Seafood
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. Lightly "smash" them with the side of a knife, and coarsely chop them. Be careful not mince the shrimp into pieces that are too small.
- Split a small carrot (about 50 g) in half crosswise and then lengthwise, and blanch the pieces in boiling water for about 2 minutes until lightly softened. Drain and finely dice the blanched carrot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the coarsely chopped shrimp, finely diced carrot, minced water chestnuts, ¼ cup cilantro, 1 teaspoon grated ginger, 2 teaspoons Shaoxing wine, ½ teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper, 2 teaspoons oyster sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, ¼ teaspoon sugar, 1 teaspoon cornstarch, and 1 egg white. Whip everything together for about 5 to 10 minutes in one direction, until the mixture is sticky and all ingredients are well combined. You should be able to gather it into one big smooth ball with a rubber spatula, i.e. it should be sticky and cohesive.
- Now, heat a flat bottomed frying pan over medium high heat (nonstick or cast iron works best), until it starts to smoke lightly. Add 2 tablespoons oil and turn the heat down to medium. Take a large spoonful of the shrimp mixture, and use another spoon to form a ball. You can also do this with oiled hands.
- Drop it into the pan and quickly press it into a disc. (To avoid sticking, you can brush the spoons with oil beforehand.)
- Pan-fry each side for about 3 minutes, until golden brown. Add the last tablespoon of oil if needed during pan-frying.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Cholesterol 229 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CRISPY THAI CRAB CAKES
Impress yourself and your guests with these crispy Thai crab cakes with quick sriracha mayo and homemade sweet chili sauce. The addition of small amount of shrimp will enhance the texture of these crab cakes. The crispness is irresistible.
Provided by Holly Ford
Categories Appetizer Main Course
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, shrimp, green onion, cilantro, red chili, ginger puree, one egg, and 1/2 cup panko crumbs. Season with fish sauce, lime juice, salt and pepper.
- Mix the ingredients gently, and press them to make 2 1/4-inch in diameter and 3/4 inch thick patties. (You will get about 8 patties)
- Beat 2 remaining eggs in a shallow bowl. Prepare flour and the remaining panko crumbs in separate bowls. Coat the patties in the order of flour, egg, and then panko crumbs.
- Heat a generous amount of oil in a pan over medium heat. Add patties and pan-fry them until they are golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes. Flip to the other side and fry for another 3 minutes. Adjust the heat level if the surface browns too quickly.
- Keep the first batch on a wired rack to prevent them from getting soggy on the bottom.
- To make the sriracha mayo, combine all the ingredients in a small mixing bowl and mix well.
- To make the sweet chili sauce, mix rice vinegar, water, sugar, garlic, red chili flakes, and salt in a saucepan and bring to boil. Mix the cornstarch and 2 tbsp water in a small mixing bowl and add to the sauce mixture. Continue to boil until the sauce thickens. Remove the pan from heat and let it cool down.
- Sriracha mayo and sweet chili sauce can be stored in the refrigerator up to 1 month.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 413 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 39 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 136 mg, Sodium 955 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, UnsaturatedFat 32 g, ServingSize 1 serving
LINDA'S CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES
Flavorful seafood cakes made with crab and shrimp. Serve with a lemon-dill aioli.
Provided by Linda F. Bergfeld
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, capers and brine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dill, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; mix until well combined.
- Combine crabmeat and shrimp in a small bowl. Fold into the mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and form into 12 patties.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seafood patties in batches in the hot oil, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.8 g, Cholesterol 153.7 mg, Fat 37.9 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 22.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 1241.1 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
THAI STYLE CRAB CAKES
This is a formidable crab cake in a style that mimics tod mun, the Thai fish cake that, when made right, packs astonishing flavor. These cakes require shrimp purée as a binder; scallops will also work in place of the shrimp. Just stick a few in a small food processor and whiz for a few seconds, or chop and mash by hand.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories dinner, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Purée shrimp in a food processor (smaller is better) until you have a smooth paste, or chop and mash by hand. Add fish sauce. In a bowl, mix the shrimp purée, crab meat, egg, scallion, cilantro, chili, ginger and salt and pepper; add just enough bread crumbs to stiffen mixture a bit. Refrigerate mixture until you are ready to cook; it will be easier to shape into cakes if you refrigerate it for 30 minutes or more.
- Season flour with salt and pepper. Film bottom of a large skillet with oil and place over medium-high heat. Shape crab meat mixture into cakes 1 inch thick and as wide as you want. Dredge each in flour, and cook, adjusting heat as necessary and turning once (very gently), until golden brown on both sides, about 5 minutes a side. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 198, UnsaturatedFat 1 gram, Carbohydrate 17 grams, Fat 2 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 856 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams
ASIAN SHRIMP AND CRAB CAKES
Have not tried this yet but after a recent trip to the east coast I fell in love with crab cakes and this looks like an amazing variation! Originally from epicurious.com.
Provided by spatchcock
Categories Crab
Time 15m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
- Mix in crabmeat, shrimp and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
- Season with pepper.
- Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate.
- Drop 1/4 of crab mixture into breadcrumbs; turn to coat.
- Shape into 2 1/2-inch-diameter cake.
- Repeat coating and shaping with remaining crab mixture and crumbs, forming total of 4 cakes.
- Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat.
- Add cakes and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.2, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 144, Sodium 1643.6, Carbohydrate 63.5, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7.5, Protein 37.4
SHRIMP AND CRAB CAKES
Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h45m
Yield 34 (2-inch) cakes
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Roughly chop the raw shrimp and place in a large bowl.
- In a small bowl, whip the egg whites with a fork until frothy. Stir in the cream, salt, pepper, and cumin seeds. Combine with chopped shrimp. Mix well with the jicama, green onion, cilantro, ginger, and kaffir lime leaves.
- Press any excess moisture out of the crab meat in a colander. Combine the crab with the shrimp mixture.
- Pour the panko into a wide, shallow dish. Scoop out a heaping tablespoon of the shrimp and crab mixture and drop it into the panko. Using your hands, shape the shrimp and crab mixture into round cakes and evenly coat with the panko. Repeat with the remaining mixture and place the crab cakes on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.
- Heat a deep fryer to 350 degrees F or heat 3/4-inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, just until the surface of the oil begins to gently ripple. Fry the crab cakes, a few at a time, until crispy and golden, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the hot oil with a slotted spoon or spider and place on absorbent paper to absorb any excess oil.
- Serve with Ginger-Lime Dipping Sauce on the side.
- Put sugar, water, ginger, and salt in a heavy-bottomed saucepan. Bring to a boil, then lower heat and reduce to a syrupy consistency (about 15 minutes). Strain through a fine sieve, discard ginger, reserve liquid, and let cool.
- In a small food processor, pulse cilantro, lime juice, chile, and green onion (about 30 seconds). Add ginger syrup and pulse until combined.
- Serve at room temperature.
EASY SHRIMP AND CRAB CAKES
Make and share this Easy Shrimp and Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Tresa H.
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 12 cakes, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Mix butter, cheese, mayo, garlic powder, jalapeno and Old Bay together.
- Add crab and shrimp.
- Spread onto muffins (I use quite a bit).
- Freeze on cookie sheet. When frozen put in zip-lock baggies.
- Bake frozen in 400 degree oven for 12 minutes.
- Broil on low for 3 to 5 minutes until browned on top.
- Cut into fourths, serve with my sauce, cocktail or tarter sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 361.7, Fat 16.5, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 105.6, Sodium 709.1, Carbohydrate 31.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.6, Protein 22
COMPANY SHRIMP-AND-CRAB CAKES
The addition of shrimp gives crab cakes a new flavor. Using panko instead of flour makes the prep easier, plus the cakes stay together without tasting doughy. I love these crab cakes served with mango salsa! -Regina Reynolds, Struthers, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Fold in crab and shrimp. Shape into 12 patties; coat with panko bread crumbs., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Serve with crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 355 calories, Fat 26g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 462mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 18g protein.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cakes.
- Don't overmix the crab and shrimp. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
- Use a light touch when forming the cakes. Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy.
- Cook the cakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Asian shrimp and crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can create perfect shrimp and crab cakes that will impress your friends and family.
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