Best 8 Crabby Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our curated collection of crab cake recipes, offering a symphony of flavors and textures to tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Maryland-style crab cakes, renowned for their lump crab meat and delicate seasoning, to the innovative Asian-inspired crab cakes, bursting with aromatic herbs and a hint of spice, our recipes cater to every palate. Explore the versatility of crab cakes as we present variations using different crab species, from succulent blue crab to sweet Jonah crab, ensuring a unique experience with each bite. Whether you prefer pan-frying, baking, or grilling, our recipes provide detailed instructions for achieving perfectly golden-brown exteriors and tender, succulent interiors. Accompany your crab cakes with a selection of dipping sauces, from tangy tartar sauce to creamy rémoulade, elevating the flavors to new heights. Dive into the world of crab cakes and discover the perfect addition to your next brunch, lunch, or dinner gathering.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRABBY CRAB CAKES



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Getting the most out of crab cakes often means putting the least into them. Since crab has the best texture and subtlest flavor of all crustaceans, the best crab cakes are those that showcase the crab, not another ingredient. The loose mix is best chilled before shaping, but it is essential to chill it again for a half-hour or so (longer is better) before cooking. When cold, the cakes will hold together, and once the egg, the binding agent, does its work, they will retain their shape until attacked with a fork.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     seafood, appetizer, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh lump crab meat
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour, more for dredging
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like canola or grape-seed
4 tablespoons butter (or use a total of 4 tablespoons oil)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Gently combine crab, egg, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons flour. Cover mixture, and put in freezer for 5 minutes. Shape mixture into 4 hamburger-shaped patties. Line plate with plastic wrap, and put crab cakes on it. Cover crab cakes with more plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes (or as long as 1 day), or freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Put flour for dredging in a bowl. Combine oil and butter in 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium. When butter melts and its foam subsides, gently dredge a crab cake in the flour. Gently tap off excess flour, and add crab cake to pan; repeat with remaining crab cakes, and then turn heat to medium-high.
  • Cook, rotating cakes in pan as necessary to brown the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn, and brown the other side (it will take slightly less time). Serve cakes hot, with lemon wedges.

CRABBY CRUSTED CHICKPEA CAKES



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Crab salad tops a garbanzo bean-based patty with an oatmeal crust, all stacked on top of shredded lettuce.

Provided by hmacmil2

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Beans and Peas

Time 51m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
1 onion, chopped
½ cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
2 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried thyme
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats, divided
¾ cup bread crumbs, divided
¼ cup grapeseed oil
2 (6 ounce) cans crab meat, drained
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon celery seed
1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
½ teaspoon paprika
1 large head romaine lettuce heart, shredded

Steps:

  • Blend chickpeas together in a food processor or blender until they turn into a paste; transfer to a bowl. Mix onion, 1/4 cup parsley, eggs, salt, black pepper, and thyme into chickpeas paste. Add 1/2 of the oats and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
  • Spread the remaining oats and bread crumbs onto a plate.
  • Form chickpea mixture into patties; press into oat-bread crumb mixture into completely coated.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add patties and cook until patties are golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Mix crab meat, mayonnaise, celery seed, sugar, and paprika together in a bowl until crab salad is well mixed.
  • Place a bed of lettuce on a serving plate; top with chickpea patties. Spoon crab salad on top of each patty.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 302 calories, Carbohydrate 31.5 g, Cholesterol 69.2 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 14.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 623.8 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

CRABBY CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h45m

Yield 10 (3-ounce) cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1-cup bread crumbs
1 pound crabmeat, shredded and picked over to remove shells and cartilage
1/2 green pepper, diced small
1/2 red pepper, diced small
1/4 cup carrot, shredded
1/2 small red onion, diced
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Vegetable oil, for frying
Special sauce, recipe follows
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Set bread crumbs aside; combine remaining ingredients together until mixed well. Form mixture into 3-ounce cakes. Roll each cake in bread crumbs. Place cakes in freezer for 1 hour, to set up. Saute on medium heat until each cake is golden brown and heated through. Serve with special sauce.
  • In a small bowl combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CRABBY CRAB CAKES



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Here is a recipe I saved from Sundays food section, that I thought sounded good, that I'd like to share.

Provided by rwwest

Categories     Crab

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
2 tablespoons flour, more for dredging
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
4 tablespoons butter
to taste lemon wedge
to taste salt and black pepper, freshly ground

Steps:

  • Gently combine crab, egg, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 Tablespoons flour.
  • Cover; and put in freezer for 5 minutes.
  • Shape mixture into 4 hamburger-shaped patties.
  • Line plate with plastic wrap, and put crab cakes on it. Cover with more plastic wrap, and refrigerate for about 30 minutes (or as long as 1 day), or freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Put flour for dredging in a bowl.
  • Combine oil and butter in 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium.
  • When butter melts and its foam subsides, gently dredge a crab cake in flour.
  • Gently tap off excess flour; and add crab cake to pan; repeat with remaining crab cakes, and then turn heat to medium-high.
  • Cook, rotating cakes in pan as necessary to brown first side, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Turn and brown other side (it will take slightly less time). Serve hot, with lemon wedges.

CRABBY CRAB CAKES



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I love any thing sea food & easy. This is a easy & fun foodto make. Good on it own or in a meal. I love it & sodoes my family.

Provided by Vanessa "Nikita" Milare

Categories     Seafood Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb lump crab meat
1 egg, large
1/4 c mayonnaise
1/4 c bread crumbs
1 tsp worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp old bay seasoning
1/2 tsp coleman's english dry mustard
1 tabasco sauce, dash
1 tsp fresh pepper, gorund
1 tsp salt
1 c panko bread crumbs
vegetable oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine the first 10 ingredients in a large bowl & mix well. Then refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
  • 2. Form into balls size using a 1/3 cup measure to size.
  • 3. Gently roll the balls in the panko & refrigerate at least 30 mins.
  • 4. Heat oil in a heavy frying pan over low to medium heat. Carefully pan fry over medium heat for about 2-3 mins per side.
  • 5. Serve warm with a lemon slice & your favorite sacue.

FAKE CRAB CRABBY CAKES



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I love these crab cakes, and I have always used the fake crab in them. Fake crab is actually made from real fish, only it has been shaped and seasoned to resemble crabmeat. I originally saw these prepared on an episode of Calling All Cooks on Food Network, however when I tried the recipe from their site, there were many errors. This is the version I came up with after watching the episode several times and my own personal tests in my kitchen. The amount of oil I used to brown the cakes before baking was minimal - like 1 teaspoonful. These were delicious!

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Crab

Time 40m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

16 ounces imitation crabmeat, minced finely
1/2 cup celery, diced finely
1/4 cup carrot, grated finely
1/2 small red onion, diced finely (about 1/2 cup)
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon mustard powder
salt, to taste
1/2-1 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/3 cups dry breadcrumbs, plus extra for coating
canola oil, as needed
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 -2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Combine crabcake ingredients (except oil) in a large bowl,adding bread crumbs last to bind.
  • Roll mixture into 3 oz cakes and then roll in some extra bread crumbs to coat.
  • Place in freezer for 1 hour.
  • Saute in just a bit of oil in a hot nonstick skillet until each cake is golden brown on both sides(1 minute per side), then bake in preheated 350 F oven for 5 minutes.
  • Sauce: Mix together in a small bowl and chill well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.4, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 39.4, Sodium 751.6, Carbohydrate 28, Fiber 1, Sugar 7.1, Protein 8.5

CRABBY CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 4 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound fresh lump crab meat
1 egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons flour, more for dredging
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or neutral oil, like canola or grape-seed
4 tablespoons butter (or use a total of 4 tablespoons oil)
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • 1. Gently combine crab, egg, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons flour. Cover mixture, and put in freezer for 5 minutes. Shape mixture into 4 hamburger-shaped patties. Line plate with plastic wrap, and put crab cakes on it. Cover crab cakes with more plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes (or as long as 1 day), or freeze for 15 minutes. 2. Put flour for dredging in a bowl. Combine oil and butter in 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium. When butter melts and its foam subsides, gently dredge a crab cake in the flour. Gently tap off excess flour, and add crab cake to pan; repeat with remaining crab cakes, and then turn heat to medium-high. 3. Cook, rotating cakes in pan as necessary to brown the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn, and brown the other side (it will take slightly less time). Serve cakes hot, with lemon wedges. Well-prepared crab cakes need no more than a squeeze of lemon, but if you like tartar sauce or aioli, you can make them easily enough. For tartar sauce, mix 1 cup of mayonnaise (preferably homemade) with 1/4 cup of minced cornichons or other pickles, 2 tablespoons of minced shallots, and horseradish to taste. For aioli, add finely minced raw garlic to 1 cup of mayonnaise (some saffron, too, if you have it). Let it rest for an hour or so before using.

CRABBY CHEESE CAKES



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We made some Crab Rangoon for Christmas Eve appetizers and had some left over filling. This was born as a quick lunch. My husband loved it. I wrote the recipe as if I was starting fresh and not with leftover filling.

Provided by DbKnadler

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 ounces crab, drained
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temp
8 English muffins, split
8 ounces cheddar cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Mix the drained crab and cream cheese until well blended.
  • Fork Split the english muffins and top each with a generous spread of crab mixture.
  • Place 6-8 inches under the broiler and broil 3-5 minutes. Watch them closely to avoid burning.
  • When starting to bubble and turn golden brown, remove them and top with cheddar cheese. Let sit a couple mins to allow cheddar to melt.
  • Tips: You can add the cheddar cheese before broiling if you wish. Also you can pop them in the freezer before broiling for a great make ahead meal. These can be turned into great appetizers themselves by cutting each muffin half into forths before broiling.
  • Enjoy!

Tips:

  • Choose fresh, high-quality crabmeat. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
  • Don't overmix the crab cake mixture. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
  • Use a light hand when forming the crab cakes. Don't pack them too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for lunch, dinner, or as an appetizer. They are relatively easy to make, and with a few simple tips, you can create perfect crab cakes every time. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is sure to impress, give crab cakes a try!

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