Best 8 Best Crab Cakes Recipes

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Crab cakes are a delightful seafood dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab meat with a crispy, golden-brown exterior. Originating from the Chesapeake Bay region in the United States, crab cakes have become a popular delicacy enjoyed worldwide. These savory patties are typically made with fresh or canned crab meat, breadcrumbs, eggs, and various seasonings. The article features three mouthwatering crab cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish.

1. **Traditional Crab Cakes**: This timeless recipe embodies the essence of classic crab cakes. It features a blend of fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, and Old Bay seasoning. The result is a tender, flavorful crab cake that delivers a satisfying crunch with every bite.

2. **Maryland Crab Cakes**: Hailing from the heart of crab country, Maryland crab cakes are renowned for their exceptional taste. This recipe incorporates jumbo lump crab meat, Ritz crackers, Dijon mustard, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce. The use of lump crab meat provides a luxurious texture and a burst of briny sweetness in each bite.

3. **Baked Crab Cakes**: This healthy variation on crab cakes is perfect for those seeking a lighter alternative. Instead of frying, these crab cakes are baked in the oven, resulting in a crispy outer layer and a moist, succulent interior. The recipe utilizes Greek yogurt and panko breadcrumbs to create a healthier and equally delicious crab cake.

Get ready to embark on a culinary journey and discover the best crab cake recipe that suits your taste preferences. Whether you prefer the traditional route, the Maryland twist, or the baked alternative, these recipes are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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

BEST CRAB-CAKES SANDWICHES



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This recipe calls for just the right seasonings, with scrumptious crab you'll LOVE to sink your teeth into. Prep time includes chilling the patty.

Provided by Barefoot Beachcomber

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h45m

Yield 8 sandwiches

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 lb crabmeat, picked over
1/2 cup minced red bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
1/3 cup minced celery
1/2 cup minced red onion
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
8 hamburger buns
2 cups shredded lettuce, for topping
8 slices tomatoes, for topping
sliced red onion, for topping
cooking oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 11 ingredients.
  • Spread 2 cups fresh breadcrumbs on wax paper.
  • Divide crab mixture into 8 patties, coat with breadcrumbs and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Roast red pepper for 30 minutes until charred.
  • Wrap in foil and cool.
  • Remove skin and seeds and chop fine.
  • Combine with mayonnaise, lemon juice and garlic.
  • Spread on cut sides of hamburger buns.
  • Heat ¼ inch oil in skillet.
  • Cook crab cakes until golden, turning once about 8 minutes.
  • Place crab cakes in rolls.
  • Top each with 2 tbsp shredded lettuce, 1 slice tomato and sliced red onion.

BEST BACKFIN CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Best Backfin Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crabbycakes

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 large eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons parsley flakes
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
2 teaspoons French mustard
2 teaspoons dry mustard
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 lbs lump crabmeat
4 tablespoons Miracle Whip
saltine crumbs, very finely ground

Steps:

  • Beat eggs.
  • Add parsley flakes, Old Bay Seasoning, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice,Miracle Whip and, salt and pepper.
  • Carefully add crab meat without breaking up lumps too much.
  • Roll mixture into 12 balls and roll in cracker crumbs.
  • Flatten balls into cakes.
  • Heat saute' pan with a little oil on stove top.
  • Saute' cakes until golden brown, turning once.
  • OR broil in oven til golden brown.

JASON'S BEST CRAB CAKES EVER



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for sautéeing
1 cup finely chopped scallions (including some green stem)
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, drained well, patted dry, picked over for shells
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups fresh white-bread crumbs, spread out in a baking dish
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 sticks butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté scallions and jalapeño about 2 minutes, until bright green. Add the heavy cream and heat to boiling. Stir over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and pepper. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Place the crabmeat in a large bowl. Gently stir in the scallion mixture. Form uniform cakes by placing spoonfuls of the crab mixture on a cookie sheet. Immediately place in refrigerator to harden, about 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working with half of the crab cakes at a time (keep remaining cakes in the refrigerator), dip each cake into the beaten eggs and coat with crumbs. Sauté until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (turning cakes only once or they will break up). Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

CRAB CAKES - JASON'S BEST EVER



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Yield 10 large cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, plus 2 T. for sauteeng
1 cup scallions, finely chopped, white and some green
1/2 cup jalapeno chile peppers, finely chopped
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dry mustard
pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds lump crabmeat, well drained, and picked over, patted dry
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups white bread crumbs, spread out in a flat plate
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 sticks of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute scallions and jalapenos for about two minutes, until bright green. Add heavy cream and bring to a boil, stirring for 3-4 minutes until thickened. Remove from heat, add mustard and pepper. Cool five minutes. Place crabmeat in a large bowl. Gently stir in scallion mixture. Form uniform cakes and place on waxed paper lined sheets. Refrigerate until firm, two hours. When ready to serve, place eggs in shallow bowl. Melt additional butter and oil in skillet over medium heat. Dip each cake into the beaten egg and then the crumbs. Saute until browned, 2-3 minutes on each side. Turn cakes only once - they will break easily. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. I sometimes grill these with no egg or crumbs. Also, these can be sauteed earlier in the day and re-heated in a very hot oven.

THE BEST CRAB CAKES LOW CARB



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We took a few recipes combined and them. Ee tested these out on friends and were a big hit--and it's low carb.

Provided by brandycliff

Categories     Tilapia

Time 15m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb tilapia fillets or 1 lb white fish fillet
1 lb imitation crabmeat
1 bunch green onion
salt and pepper
lots Old Bay Seasoning
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 eggs
1 (5 ounce) bag pork rinds (we use spicy bbq)

Steps:

  • Microwave or bake the fish until it flakes and flake up the imitation crab.
  • Vhop up the green onions and add to mix with the eggs, mustard, mayo, Old Bay along with salt and pepper (you want this kind of moist to hold the breading).
  • Crush the pork rinds fine, (we like our chopper for this) with some more Old Bay if you'd like.
  • Heat your oil on the stove to about 350°.
  • Make small patties and dip them in your dry mix (if you would like larger patties, I suggest you bake these).
  • Then place them in the hot oil, just enough to cover up the patty half way.
  • Brown each side, splash with lemon and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547.3, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 6.9, Cholesterol 275.6, Sodium 1952.7, Carbohydrate 18.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 2.2, Protein 64

BEST CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

Panko 1 ½ c; ¾ c crushed
Toast crumbs until brown and crisp
¼ t salt and pepper to Panko
2 ribs of celery; 1 clove garlic; ½ c onion
Heat 1 T butter - add vegetables and ½ t salt and pepper - 4-6 minutes; cool to room temp.
1# lump crab meat; soak with 1 c. milk in refrig for 20 minutes
4 oz shrimp - pureed. Add ¼ c heavy cream.
Add shrimp mixture to vegetables; then add, 2 t dijon; ½ t old bay; 1 t hot sauce (maybe ½ t)
8 crab cakes
Refrigerate ~ 30 minutes
Heat 1 T oil and heat to shimmering.
Bread with Panko
Pan fry 3-4 minutes/side. Add 1 T oil after flipping to pan fry second side.

Steps:

  • Panko 1 ½ c; ¾ c crushed Toast crumbs until brown and crisp ¼ t salt and pepper to Panko 2 ribs of celery; 1 clove garlic; ½ c onion Heat 1 T butter - add vegetables and ½ t salt and pepper - 4-6 minutes; cool to room temp. 1# lump crab meat; soak with 1 c. milk in refrig for 20 minutes 4 oz shrimp - pureed. Add ¼ c heavy cream. Add shrimp mixture to vegetables; then add, 2 t dijon; ½ t old bay; 1 t hot sauce (maybe ½ t) 8 crab cakes Refrigerate ~ 30 minutes Heat 1 T oil and heat to shimmering. Bread with Panko Pan fry 3-4 minutes/side. Add 1 T oil after flipping to pan fry second side.

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crab meat. Fresh crab meat has a sweet, briny flavor and a firm texture. Avoid crab meat that is gray or slimy.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently fold the ingredients together until they are just combined.
  • Use a light touch when forming the crab cakes. Pressing the crab cakes too firmly will make them dense and heavy.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly and prevent them from sticking to the pan.
  • Serve the crab cakes with a tartar sauce or remoulade sauce. These sauces will help to enhance the flavor of the crab cakes.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to make, give crab cakes a try!

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