Best 5 Curried Crab Cakes Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable culinary journey with our curated collection of Curried Crab Cakes recipes. These delectable crab cakes burst with a harmonious blend of sweet crab, aromatic curry, and a symphony of herbs and spices. Each recipe offers a unique twist on this classic dish, catering to diverse palates and preferences. From pan-fried to baked, gluten-free to traditional, our recipes provide a comprehensive guide to crafting perfect crab cakes. Whether you seek a quick and easy weeknight meal or an elegant appetizer for a special occasion, our Curried Crab Cakes recipes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

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

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED TARTAR SAUCE



Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce image

My family loves these. You don't need to use the curried tartar--you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!

Provided by Maria Connors

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon minced cilantro
2 tablespoons salted butter
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
½ medium onion
½ small red bell pepper, chopped
½ small green bell pepper, chopped
2 cups fresh bread crumbs
1 ½ cups crabmeat
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Serve with curried tartar sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 16.1 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 6.6 g, Sodium 658.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED YOGURT SAUCE



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Crab cakes are a traditional East Coast flavor; this recipe, however, gives them a Middle Eastern spin!!! They are moist and flavorful alone, but add the sauce, and WOW!

Provided by KEISHADRAILEY

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Spicy

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 19

¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon ground ancho chile pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon mango chutney
½ cup chopped green onion
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup dry bread crumbs
2 cups low sodium buttery round crackers, crushed
1 egg, beaten
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 dash lemon juice
Old Bay Seasoning TM to taste
1 (6 ounce) can lump crabmeat, drained
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup mayonnaise and yogurt. Season with curry powder, chile pepper, and garlic powder. Stir in the mango chutney. Cover and chill at least 30 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, toss together the green onion, jalapeno, garlic, bread crumbs, and 1/2 the crackers. Mix in the egg, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Old Bay seasoning. Fold in the crabmeat. Form the mixture into 6 cakes and evenly coat with the remaining bread crumbs.
  • Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each cake about 5 minutes on each side, until heated through and golden brown. Serve with the chilled sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 476 calories, Carbohydrate 31.2 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 11.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 578.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

CURRIED CRAB CAKES



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Make and share this Curried Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 40m

Yield 24 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons curry powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
cooking spray
1 cup minced onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 teaspoons minced peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, smashed
1 1/4 cups dry breadcrumbs, divided
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
1 lb lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons butter, divided
parsley sprig (optional)

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well.
  • Heat a large nonstick frypan coated with cooking spray over medium high heat.
  • Add onion, bell pepper, and celery, cover, reduce heat to medium low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the curry powder mixture, ginger and garlic, cook, uncovered, 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
  • Spoon mixture into a large bowl, cool.
  • Wipe frypan clean with a paper towel.
  • Add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, rind, crabmeat and egg to onion mixture, stir well.
  • Divide crabmeat mixture into 24 equal portions, shaping each into 1/2 inch thick patty.
  • Place remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish, dredge each crab cake in breadcrumbs.
  • Melt 2 teaspoons butter in pan over medium heat.
  • Add 8 patties and cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned.
  • Remove the crab cakes from pan, and keep warm.
  • Repeat procedure with remaining butter and patties.
  • Garnish with parsley sprigs.

WEST INDIAN CURRIED CRAB AND LOBSTER CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h20m

Yield 6 servings (14 cakes)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons Javin curry blend, may vary if using Madras curry
2 scallions, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup yellow bell pepper, diced
1/4 cup red onion, chopped
2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 pound crabmeat, jumbo lump
1/2 pound spiny lobster, cooked and chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Combine everything in a mixing bowl except the crabmeat, lobster, and panko. Taste the mixture for seasoning. Gently fold in crabmeat and lobster, careful not to break up crabmeat too much. Fold in panko, adding enough so that the mixture is not too tight.
  • Cook 1 crab cake and taste. Adjust the seasoning if necessary.
  • Form into 2 1/2-ounce cakes. Saute on both sides until golden brown.

CURRIED CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
Cooking Spray
1 cup minced onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tsp minced peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 lb lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbs butter, divided
Parsley sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the curry powder mixture, ginger and garlic; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon mixture into a large bowl; cool. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. 3. Add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, yogurt, rind, crabmeat and egg to onion mixture; stir well. Divide crabmeat mixture into 24 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Place remaining breadcrumbs into a shallow dish; dredge crab cakes in breadcrumbs. 4. Melt 2 tsp butter in pan over medium heat. Add 8 patties, and cook 2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the crab cakes from the pan and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and patties. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

Tips:

- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes. - Be gentle when mixing the crab meat. Overworking it will make the cakes tough. - Don't overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through but still moist in the center. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce or remoulade. - If you don't have any Old Bay seasoning, you can substitute a mixture of paprika, celery salt, and black pepper. - You can also add other ingredients to your crab cakes, such as chopped vegetables, herbs, or cheese. - If you're making the crab cakes ahead of time, you can store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. Just be sure to bring them to room temperature before cooking.

Conclusion:

Curried crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They're perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect crab cakes every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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