Tantalize your taste buds with delectable crab cakes, a symphony of flavors and textures that will transport you to culinary heaven. These golden-brown patties burst with the succulence of fresh crab meat, delicately seasoned and combined with a blend of aromatic herbs and spices. Accompanied by a spicy Thai sauce, a vibrant symphony of sweet, sour, and chili heat, these crab cakes offer an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these exquisite crab cakes and their irresistible spicy Thai sauce.
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CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY CREAM
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.
- Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the scallion, green pepper, and jalapeno and cook until the peppers soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one minute more. Set aside to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl combine the pepper-scallion mixture with the crab, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, egg, 1/2 cup of the Panko, 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, and the salt.
- Put the remaining 1/2 cup Panko on a plate. Form the crab mixture into 8 crab cakes and gently roll each in the Panko and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the crab cakes with the canola oil cooking spray to coat lightly.
- Bake the crab cakes until they are golden brown on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Gently turn them over and cook for 10 minutes on the other side. In the meantime, in a small bowl stir together the yogurt with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and the chili-garlic sauce.
- To serve, top each crab cake with about 1/2 teaspoon of the spicy cream and one cilantro leaf.
- Excellent source of: Copper, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc
- Good source of: Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Potassium, Vitamin B6
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 170 milligrams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams
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
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
SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI SAUCE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat a medium size pan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the shallot, 1 clove of garlic and red pepper. Lightly saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, crab boil seasoning, fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of the panko and egg. Mix in cooked vegetables, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat and stir well.
- Form crab cakes using about 2 tablespoons of crab mixture for each cake.. Flatten until they're about 3/4 inches high. Dip the cakes into the remaining panko.
- Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add crab cakes and saute, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Lemon Aioli.
- In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
CRAB CAKES WITH SWEET CHILLI & GINGER DIPPING SAUCE
An easy help-yourself starter with the zest and spice of ginger and chilli
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Starter
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To make the dipping sauce, blend the garlic, chillies, ginger, lime leaves, lemongrass and coriander in a food processor until very finely chopped. Tip the sugar into a small saucepan, add 3 tbsp water and heat gently to dissolve. Continue to cook for another min or so until the syrup starts to thicken slightly.
- Add the chilli and ginger mixture, and continue to cook for a further 2-3 mins. Then stir in the rice vinegar, fish sauce and soy sauce. Remove from the heat and leave to cool to room temperature.
- Cook the beans in a small pan of boiling salted water for 1-2 mins until tender. Drain and refresh under cold running water, then leave to dry on kitchen paper. Mix the crab with the cooked beans and all the remaining ingredients, apart from the sunflower oil. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper and shape into 8 small patties.
- Heat 1-2 tbsp sunflower oil in a frying pan and cook 4 crab cakes at a time until golden brown on both sides. Remove from the pan and keep warm while you cook the remainder. Serve with the sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 467 calories, Fat 18 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 49 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 2.75 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Select high-quality crab meat: Opt for fresh or frozen lump crab meat for the best texture and flavor. Avoid using imitation crab meat, as it will compromise the taste and integrity of the crab cakes.
- Use mayonnaise sparingly: The mayonnaise in the crab cakes should serve as a binder, not overpower the flavor of the crab. Use just enough mayonnaise to hold the cakes together.
- Pack the crab cakes gently: When forming the crab cakes, handle the mixture gently to prevent compacting it. Overly dense crab cakes will be less tender.
- Chill the crab cakes before cooking: Chilling the crab cakes for at least 30 minutes before cooking helps them hold their shape better. This step is especially important if you're pan-frying the crab cakes.
- Cook the crab cakes over medium heat: Cooking the crab cakes over medium heat allows them to cook evenly without burning the outside. Adjust the heat as needed to maintain a gentle sizzle.
- Don't overcrowd the pan: Avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking the crab cakes, as this can prevent them from cooking evenly. Cook the crab cakes in batches if necessary.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce: The spicy Thai sauce in this recipe is a great complement to the crab cakes, but you can also serve them with other sauces like tartar sauce, remoulade, or cocktail sauce.
Conclusion:
These crab cakes with spicy Thai sauce are a delectable seafood dish that combines the sweet and savory flavors of crab with the bold and zesty notes of the sauce. The tender crab cakes are held together by a light mayonnaise binder and packed with succulent crab meat, while the spicy Thai sauce adds a delightful kick. Whether you're serving them as an appetizer or a main course, these crab cakes are sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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