Best 4 Jakes Dungeness Crab Cakes Recipes

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**Savor the Delicacy of Jake's Dungeness Crab Cakes: A Culinary Journey Through Coastal Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with Jake's Dungeness crab cakes, a delectable dish that captures the essence of the Pacific Northwest. These crab cakes, crafted with succulent Dungeness crab meat, burst with flavors of the sea, complemented by a symphony of herbs, spices, and a hint of Old Bay seasoning. Served with a zesty lemon butter sauce and a side of fresh coleslaw, these crab cakes offer a delightful balance of textures and flavors. Whether you're a seafood enthusiast or simply seeking a taste of the coast, Jake's Dungeness crab cakes will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

**Inside the Article: A Treasure Trove of Crab Cake Recipes**

1. **Classic Dungeness Crab Cakes:** This foundational recipe showcases the natural flavors of Dungeness crab, combined with breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, and a touch of Dijon mustard. Simple yet satisfying, these crab cakes are a testament to the beauty of fresh ingredients.

2. **Maryland-Style Crab Cakes:** Inspired by the Chesapeake Bay, these crab cakes elevate the classic recipe with a blend of Old Bay seasoning, celery, and red bell pepper. The result is a flavorful and colorful crab cake that embodies the spirit of Maryland's seafood heritage.

3. **Southwestern Crab Cakes:** For a touch of spice and zest, these crab cakes incorporate a blend of chili powder, cumin, and cilantro. Served with a zesty avocado crema, they offer a delightful fusion of coastal flavors and Southwestern flair.

4. **Thai-Style Crab Cakes:** Embark on a culinary journey to Thailand with these crab cakes, infused with the vibrant flavors of lemongrass, ginger, and red curry paste. Paired with a sweet and sour dipping sauce, they offer a unique and tantalizing taste experience.

5. **Gluten-Free Crab Cakes:** For those with dietary restrictions, this recipe provides a delicious alternative, using almond flour and gluten-free breadcrumbs as the base for the crab cakes. Enjoy the same delectable flavors without compromising taste or texture.

With this collection of recipes, you'll have a crab cake for every occasion, whether it's a casual family dinner or an elegant seafood feast. So gather your ingredients, fire up the stove, and prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with Jake's Dungeness crab cakes.

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

DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



Dungeness Crab Cakes image

A few herbs, a lot of crab and little else make these simple crab cakes feel decadent.

Provided by Kathleen Korb

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
½ tablespoon Meyer lemon juice
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon parsley, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chervil, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dill, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chives, finely sliced
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup panko, divided (¼ cup for cakes, reserve the rest for breading)
8-10 ounces crabmeat, picked from 1- to 2-pound crab, cracked and cleaned
Olive oil for cooking
Meyer or Eureka lemon wedges for serving

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk the egg, mayo, lemon juice, herbs and salt. Add ¼ cup of the panko bread crumbs to the egg mixture. Once well combined, gently fold in the crab. Put the remaining panko on a plate, to dredge the crab cakes.
  • Make a quick tester for seasoning. Take a spoonful of the crab mixture, and make a mini crab cake. Dip the cake lightly into the panko on both sides. Heat a drizzle of olive in a skillet (nonstick is great for this, if you have one). Once the oil is hot, add the tester cake and cook on both sides until golden, just a couple minutes in total. Test and adjust seasoning as needed, adding more salt or lemon, etc.
  • Form the crab patties out of the crab mixture, roughly 1½ inches by ¾ inch. About 14 in total. Dredge in panko, and refrigerate for at least an hour to firm up (this keeps them from falling apart).
  • If you have a nonstick skillet, this is a great time to use it. Either way, heat 1 or 2 tablespoons of oil in a medium skillet, enough to coat the bottom. When oil is hot, add the cakes, turning after a couple of minutes when golden brown. Wipe the skillet with a paper towel between batches, so the panko doesn't burn.
  • with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 4

SAFFRON SALMON'S DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h

Yield about 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups mayonnaise
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon capers
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
2 green onions, diced
12 ounces small white prawns, peeled and deveined
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup cocktail sauce
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 1/2 pounds fresh picked Dungeness crab meat
1 3/4 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 cups shrimp puree binding sauce
3 eggs, beaten
1/2 cup flour
3 ounces clarified butter

Steps:

  • For the binding sauce: In a food processor, combine the mayonnaise, parsley leaves, lemon juice, capers, Dijon mustard, sweet pickle relish and green onions. Mix for about 1 minute.
  • For the shrimp puree: In the clean bowl of the food processor, puree the prawns until smooth. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a mixing bowl, combine the shrimp puree with half the binding sauce. Mix well.
  • For the remoulade: In the clean bowl of the food processor, combine the cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomatoes and hot sauce with the remainder of the binding sauce and blend for 1 minute until well mixed. Set aside.
  • For the crab cakes: Fold all of the crab into the shrimp puree mixture. Mix in 3/4 cup panko. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • In 3 separate bowls, place the beaten eggs, flour and remaining 1 cup panko. Divide the crab cake mixture into 6 balls. Form each ball into a cake that is approximately 1-inch thick, using a dry measuring cup as an aid. One at a time, dip each cake first into the flour, then the egg and then the panko. You may need a little more panko to get them well coated.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
  • In a large, ovenproof skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat and brown the crab cakes evenly on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side. If the heat is too hot, adjust it down a little. Transfer the crab cakes to the oven and bake to cook through, about 10 minutes. Turn over as needed so the crab cakes do not brown too much on one side.
  • Serve the hot crab cakes with the sun-dried tomato remoulade.

PIER 23 DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 2h20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 cup hot vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon salt
Celery sticks, for pickling
1 tablespoon hot sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 lemon, zested and juiced, plus lemon wedges, for serving
1/2 bunch scallions, sliced thin
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
2 cups panko breadcrumbs
1 1/2 pounds Dungeness crab meat
1 egg white
1/4 cup canola oil
1 cup mixed red and green butter lettuces
Pepitas, recipe follows
2 tablespoons champagne vinaigrette
Mustard Crema, recipe follows
1 cup pumpkin seeds
1/2 cup canola oil
Pinch salt
1 cup mascarpone
1/4 cup whole-grain mustard
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons heavy cream
Salt

Steps:

  • For the pickled celery: Stir together the vinegar, salt and sugar in a small bowl. Add celery sticks, as many as can be covered with the solution. Cover and let cool 1 hour.
  • For the crab cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a bowl add hot sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon zest and juice. Mix thoroughly. Add scallion, parsley and 2 tablespoons finely chopped pickled celery (save the remainder for another use). Mix to incorporate. Add 1/2 cup panko. Mix.
  • Add 1 pound crab meat, being careful not to break apart too much.
  • Place the egg white and remaining 1/2 pound crab meat into a blender. Blend on high, until a smooth paste is achieved. Transfer to the bowl with the crab mixture.
  • Mix to incorporate all. (Mixture should hold together when squeezed in hand. If very wet, add more panko.) Divide evenly into four portions and form into patties. Gently coat in the remaining panko. Set aside until ready to cook.
  • Heat oil in an oven-safe saute pan until hot. Carefully add crab cakes to pan. Sear until well browned, 1 to 2 minutes, then flip and sear other side, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  • Transfer pan to oven and bake for 7 to 10 minutes. Remove pan from oven and place crab cakes on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • In mixing bowl, mix lettuces and Pepitas with champagne vinaigrette. Spoon 2 tablespoons Mustard Crema onto a serving plate. Divide salad among plates.
  • Top each with crab cakes. Serve with lemon wedges.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a small bowl, toss pumpkin seeds with oil and salt. Transfer to a baking sheet and bake until toasted, 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Mix mascarpone, mustard and lemon zest and juice in a bowl until well mixed. Thin with heavy cream until desired consistency. (It should be spreadable and smooth.) Season with salt to taste. Reserve cold until ready to serve.

JAKES DUNGENESS CRAB CAKES



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Categories     Fish

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 lbs crabmeat
1 c plain bread crumbs plus additional for breading
2 ribs celery finely minced
1 small onion finely minced
1 small green onion minced
1 tsp dry or dijon mustard
tobasco sauce
1 egg
about 1/4c mayo
1 T lemon juice
1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients except crab and then fold the crab in being careful not to break it up too much. Using a potato scoop make patties and roll in bread crumbs. Fry in oil patting down slightly. Can be frozen.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Fresh Dungeness crab is essential, and you can find it at most seafood markets.
  • Be gentle when handling the crab meat. Overworking it can make the crab cakes tough.
  • Don't overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through but still moist and tender.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. They are also delicious served cold.

Conclusion:

Jake's Dungeness Crab Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a special occasion or a casual weeknight meal. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a dish that is sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a delicious and satisfying seafood dish, give Jake's Dungeness Crab Cakes a try.

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