Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our tantalizing Deviled Crab Cakes, a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. These delectable crab cakes are crafted with a generous amount of fresh crab meat, delicately seasoned and coated in a crispy golden crust. Served atop a bed of mixed greens tossed in a refreshing ginger-citrus vinaigrette, this dish offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Accompanying the crab cakes are three delectable dipping sauces: a creamy lemon mayonnaise, a tangy rémoulade, and a spicy cocktail sauce. Each sauce adds its own unique dimension, enhancing the overall experience and catering to a range of preferences. Don't miss out on the opportunity to create this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen.
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DEVILED CRAB CAKES
Make and share this Deviled Crab Cakes recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CookinNEatinGal
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Melt butter in a med-sized saucepan.
- Sauté celery, onion, and green pepper, until tender.
- Add mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
- Move mixture to a lg. mixing bowl, and add parsley, crabmeat, and 2 well-beaten eggs. Mix well with hands.
- Fold in diced hard-boiled eggs and 1 cup breadcrumbs.
- Mold with medium ice cream scoop into crab cakes.
- Sprinkle with remaining breadcrumbs.
- Broil to cook 30 minutes.
- •To prepare these deep-fried:
- Beat 2 eggs with 1/2 cup milk.
- Roll each crab cake in this mixture, then roll in dish of 1 cup of breadcrumbs.
- Deep fry at 375°F, until golden brown.
LOUISIANA DEVILED CRAB CAKES
Categories Pepper Shellfish Quick & Easy Halloween Mardi Gras Lunch Crab Spring Pan-Fry Gourmet Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 (light main course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cook onion, bell pepper, and celery in 1 tablespoon butter in a 10-inch nonstick skillet over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened, about 8 minutes.
- Whisk together egg, sour cream, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne, and salt in a large bowl, then stir in scallion, cooked vegetables, and 1/4 cup saltine crumbs. Gently stir in crabmeat, then form into 4 cakes (2 1/2 to 3 inches in diameter). Dredge cakes in remaining saltine crumbs.
- Heat oil and remaining 2 tablespoons butter in cleaned skillet over moderate heat until foam subsides, then cook crab cakes, turning once, until golden brown, 8 minutes total.
CRAB CAKES AND BABY GREENS WITH LEMON VINAIGRETTE
Categories Leafy Green Shellfish New Year's Eve Lunch Crab Chill Pan-Fry Bon Appétit
Yield Serves 10 as first-course
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Line baking sheet with waxed paper. Place 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in shallow dish. Mix crabmeat, mayonnaise, 3 tablespoons chives, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, hot pepper sauce and remaining 1/4 cup breadcrumbs in medium bowl to blend. Season with salt and pepper. Mix in egg. Using 2 tablespoons for each, form crab mixture into twenty 1 1/2-inch-diameter cakes. Coat crab cakes with breadcrumbs in dish, pressing breadcrumbs to adhere. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 6 hours.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes to skillet and cook until golden brown and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer crab cakes to paper towel-lined plate.
- Place mixed greens in large bowl. Toss with enough Lemon Vinaigrette to coat. Divide greens among 10 plates. Place 2 crab cakes alongside greens on each plate. Drizzle 1 teaspoon vinaigrette over each crab cake. Sprinkle with additional chives and serve.
Tips:
- For the freshest crab cakes, use fresh crab meat. If you're using canned crab meat, be sure to drain it well and pick out any shells or cartilage.
- To make sure the crab cakes hold together, be gentle when mixing the ingredients. Over-mixing can make them tough.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. This will help them cook evenly.
- Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
- For the ginger-citrus vinaigrette, use fresh ginger and citrus juice for the best flavor.
- If you don't have mixed greens, you can use any type of salad greens you like.
Conclusion:
These deviled crab cakes on mixed greens with ginger-citrus vinaigrette are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that's perfect for any occasion. The crab cakes are flavorful and moist, and the vinaigrette is light and refreshing. This recipe is sure to please everyone at your table.
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