Indulge in a seafood extravaganza with our tantalizing collection of shrimp and crab cake recipes. Embark on a culinary journey where succulent shrimp and crabmeat take center stage, complemented by aromatic herbs, zesty spices, and a symphony of flavors. Discover the art of crafting perfect crab cakes, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, bursting with the briny essence of the sea. Explore variations that introduce a delightful fusion of flavors, from zesty lemon-herb crab cakes to spicy Cajun shrimp cakes. Whether you prefer pan-frying, baking, or grilling, these recipes offer diverse cooking methods to cater to your preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones with these exquisite shrimp and crab cake creations.
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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.
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
CRAB CAKES WITH SHRIMP SAUCE (BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS)
This recipe was featured on week 37 of my food blog, "Travel by Stove." I am attempting to cook one meal from every nation on Earth, and the British Virgin Islands is my 37th stop. Unless otherwise noted, my Travel by Stove recipes are taken from authentic or traditional sources, and this recipe has been posted without any alternations or additions to the ingredients. This recipe originally appeared in The Sugar Mill Caribbean Cookbook.
Provided by GiddyUpGo
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Finely mince the shrimp and set aside, reserving the.
- Heat the oil in a small saucepan over medium heat, then saute the shrimp shells with the garlic and shallots.
- When the shells turn pink, add the paprika and the sherry. Continue to cook until the sherry has reduced by half (this won't take very long).
- Strain the mixture, and return the liquid to the pan. Add the diced shrimp and the heavy cream. Keep cooking until the sauce thickens (it should coat the back of your spoon). Season with salt and pepper and keep warm.
- Put the breadcrumbs and crab meat into a medium sized bowl and set aside. With your mixer, beat the egg whites until you get stiff peaks, then fold into the crab mixture.
- Gently add the peppers, yolks, Caribbean seasoning, Worcestershire and Tabasco sauces.
- Form the crab mixture into small cakes (you should get six to eight from this recipe) and dust with flour.
- Fry in the remaining 1 tbsp butter. When they are golden brown, flip and continue to fry until the other side is also golden brown.
- To serve, pour the shrimp sauce over.
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. The better the ingredients, the better the crab cakes will be.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
- Gently fold the crab meat into the other ingredients. This will help to keep the crab cakes delicate.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. Overcooked crab cakes will be dry and tough.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or sandwich. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own personal taste. With the right ingredients and a little bit of care, you can make crab cakes that will impress your family and friends.
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