Best 6 Crab Cakes With Creamy Caper Sauce Recipes

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**Indulge in Culinary Delights: A Symphony of Crab Cakes and Creamy Caper Sauce Awaits**

Embark on a culinary journey where succulent crab cakes meet a velvety creamy caper sauce, creating a harmonious dance of flavors. These delectable crab cakes, crafted with fresh crab meat, carefully selected herbs, and a touch of lemon zest, capture the essence of the sea in every bite. Accompanied by a creamy caper sauce, featuring a delightful blend of capers, shallots, white wine, and cream, this dish elevates the crab cakes to a symphony of flavors. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with this exquisite combination, as we unveil the secrets behind these culinary masterpieces. Our comprehensive guide includes step-by-step instructions, ensuring success in your kitchen adventures. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and let's embark on this culinary voyage, transforming your kitchen into a haven of delectable aromas and unforgettable tastes.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE



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Provided by Katie Lee Biegel

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for frying
1/2 medium yellow onion, minced
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1 garlic clove, minced
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 slices bread, crusts removed, toasted and chopped into tiny pieces
1 large egg, lightly beaten
Zest of 1 lemon
Mixed salad greens, for serving
Remoulade Sauce, recipe follows
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Saute the onions until translucent and tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the seafood seasoning and garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, parsley, mustard, salt, pepper, bread, egg, lemon zest and sauteed onions. Scoop the crab mixture using a 1/3-cup measure and form cakes (they may be slightly loose; see Cook's Note). Transfer to a baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium-high heat. Cook the crab cakes in batches, adding more oil if needed, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Serve atop salad greens with a drizzle of Remoulade Sauce.
  • Whisk together the mayonnaise, ketchup, capers, relish, mustard and lemon juice in a medium bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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This crab cakes recipe can be used to make a hearty dinner or bite-sized hors d'oeuvres!

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well picked over
2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
Sauce:
1 ⅓ cups sour cream, or more to taste
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup corn oil for frying

Steps:

  • Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
  • Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
  • Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve patties with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

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

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES WITH CAPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Crab

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
6 -8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons butter
1 cup mayonnaise
3 shallots, minced
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • SAUCE:.
  • Combine all of the caper sauce ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together to combine and chill until crab cakes are ready.
  • CRAB CAKES:.
  • Drain the crab meat and remove any bits of shell.
  • Combine the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.
  • Gently fold in the crab meat.
  • Shape into 8 thin patties.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the crab cakes and cook in batches 4-5 min on each side or until golden.
  • Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining crab cakes.
  • Serve with caper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 574, Fat 38.5, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 177.1, Sodium 1411.8, Carbohydrate 29.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 6.1, Protein 28.8

ASIAN-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH WASABI CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Peter Tulaney

Categories     Shellfish     Fry     Wasabi     Crab     Capers     Gourmet     Brooklyn     New York

Yield Makes 4 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For wasabi caper sauce
1/3 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons drained bottled capers, chopped
2 to 3 teaspoons wasabi paste* (Japanese horseradish paste)
For crab cakes
2 tablespoons finely chopped leek (white part only)
1 whole large egg plus 1 yolk
1 1/2 tablespoons mayonnaise
3/4 teaspoon spicy Chinese mustard*
1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped (1/3 cup)
1/2 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 1/2 cups panko* (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
About 2 cups vegetable oil
Special Equipment
a deep-fat thermometer

Steps:

  • Make wasabi caper sauce:
  • Stir together all sauce ingredients and chill, covered, until ready to use.
  • Make crab cakes:
  • Wash leek well in a bowl of cold water, agitating leek, then lift out and drain.
  • Whisk together whole egg, yolk, mayonnaise, and mustard in a large bowl, then stir in bell pepper, leek, ginger, and 3/4 cup panko. Stir in crabmeat and chill, covered, 1 hour. Divide mixture into 8 mounds and form into 8 (1-inch-thick) patties. Spread remaining 3/4 cup panko in a shallow dish, then carefully coat patties, 1 at a time, in panko.
  • Heat 3/4 inch oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet over moderately high heat until it registers 350°F on thermometer. (Adjust heat as necessary; see cooks' note, below.) Fry crab cakes in 2 batches, turning over once, until golden brown, 4 to 6 minutes per batch. Transfer to several layers of paper towels to drain. Return oil to 350°F between batches. Serve crab cakes with sauce.
  • *Available at Asian markets and Uwajimaya (800-889-1928).

CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE



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Provided by Bill Brett

Categories     Mustard     Appetizer     Mayonnaise     Crab     Summer     Pan-Fry     Capers     Bon Appétit     Vermont     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 12 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup drained capers, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
Crab Cakes
1 1/2 pounds crabmeat
1 cup plus 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup or more vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • for caper sauce:
  • Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • for crab cakes:
  • Combine crabmeat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and next five ingredients in large bowl. Spread 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet. Using 1/4-cup capacity ice-cream scoop, form crab mixture into 24 small balls. Flatten slightly. Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, transfer to another baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
  • Heat 1/2 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry crab cakes until brown, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer 2 crab cakes to each of 12 plates. Serve, passing caper sauce alongside.

Tips:

  • To ensure the freshest crab cakes, use high-quality crab meat. Fresh or frozen crab meat works well, but avoid using canned crab meat as it tends to be lower in quality.
  • For a more flavorful crab cake, use a variety of crab meat, such as lump crab meat, backfin crab meat, and claw crab meat. This will give the crab cakes a more complex flavor and texture.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cake ingredients. Overmixing can make the crab cakes tough.
  • Do not overcook the crab cakes. Crab cakes are best cooked until they are golden brown and opaque in the center. Overcooking will make them dry and tough.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Creamy caper sauce is a classic choice, but you can also try tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, or cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With so many different variations, there is sure to be a crab cake recipe that everyone will enjoy. Whether you prefer classic crab cakes or something with a more unique twist, these recipes have you covered. So next time you are looking for a seafood dish that is sure to impress, give one of these crab cake recipes a try.

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