Best 7 Jasons Crab Cakes Recipes

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Dive into a delectable journey with Jason's Crab Cakes, a culinary masterpiece that tantalizes taste buds with its succulent crab meat, crispy exterior, and burst of flavors. Indulge in a symphony of textures as each bite offers a contrasting crunch and tender softness. This versatile dish can be savored on its own, paired with a zesty tartar sauce, or nestled atop a bed of mixed greens. Jason's Crab Cakes are not just a meal; they are an experience that will leave you craving more.

Discover the secrets behind these extraordinary crab cakes with a collection of carefully curated recipes. From the classic Maryland-style crab cakes, bursting with the flavors of the Chesapeake Bay, to the unique Asian-inspired crab cakes with a hint of ginger and soy, this article offers a culinary adventure like no other. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to guide you through the process, ensuring that every bite is a harmonious blend of flavors and textures.

Prepare to embark on a culinary expedition with Jason's Crab Cakes. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, these recipes will empower you to create exquisite crab cakes that will impress your family and friends. Get ready to tantalize your taste buds and create memories that will last a lifetime.

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

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES RECIPE (LITTLE FILLER)



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For the best texture, use lump crab meat, little filler, and bake the cakes in a very hot oven. Serve with lemon wedges, a garnish of chopped parsley, and/or cocktail sauce or tartar sauce. For more success tips and to learn which crab meat to use, see blog post above.

Provided by Sally

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 large egg
1/4 cup (60g) mayonnaise
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 2 teaspoons dried)
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (up to 1 and 1/2 teaspoons for a spicier kick)
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more for serving
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 pound fresh lump crab meat*
2/3 cup (41g) Saltine cracker crumbs (about 14 crackers)
optional: 2 Tablespoons (30g) melted salted or unsalted butter

Steps:

  • Whisk the egg, mayonnaise, parsley, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, lemon juice, and salt together in a large bowl. Place the crab meat on top, followed by the cracker crumbs. With a rubber spatula or large spoon, very gently and carefully fold together. You don't want to break up that crab meat!
  • Cover tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
  • Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Generously grease a rimmed baking sheet with butter or nonstick spray or line with a silicone baking mat.
  • Using a 1/2 cup measuring cup, portion the crab cake mixture into 6 mounds on the baking sheet. (Don't flatten!) Use your hands or a spoon to compact each individual mound so there aren't any lumps sticking out or falling apart. For extra flavor, brush each with melted butter. This is optional but recommended!
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges and on top. Drizzle each with fresh lemon juice and serve warm.
  • Cover leftover crab cakes tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.

THE BEST CRAB CAKES



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When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 pounds fresh jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 1/2 cups panko
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup chopped chives
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Juice and zest of 1 lemon, plus more lemon wedges for serving
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles (about 2 whole pickles)
1 tablespoon capers, chopped
1 tablespoon minced chives
Juice and zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
  • Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
  • Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

SEASONED CRAB CAKES



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At the National Hard Crab Derby in Crisfield, Maryland, these scrumptious crab cakes won me first place. I entered them on a whim after trying many crab cake recipes for my family. -Betsy Hedeman, Timonium, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 crab cakes.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cans (6 ounces each) crabmeat, drained, flaked and cartilage removed
1 cup cubed bread
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
3 tablespoons half-and-half cream
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1-1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine crab and bread cubes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, butter, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add to crab mixture and mix gently (mixture will be moist). , Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Drop crab mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into crumbs; shape each into a 3/4-in.-thick patty. Carefully turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 197 calories, Fat 15g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 81mg cholesterol, Sodium 640mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 7g protein.

JASON'S CRAB CAKES



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Deliciously baked crab cakes with easy at home ingredients. Recipe developed from trial and error and inspiration from other recipes on Food.com including receive #234061 and #206962.

Provided by Jason

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 6 8, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces lump crabmeat
1/3 cub of diced celery
1/3 cup of seeded and diced red bell pepper
1/3 cup diced onion
1/4 cup of freshly chopped parsley
1 -2 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Steps:

  • Spread all crab (without any shells) on baking sheet and broil for 2-3 minutes to remove excess water.
  • Remove Crab and preheat oven to 360 degrees (180 celcius).
  • Sauté Celery, Pepper and Onion is small sauce pan with a small amount of butter then cool for 10 minutes.
  • Mix Crab Meat, vegetables and parsley in large bowl and mix. Once mixed add in Worcestershire Sauce, mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and egg.
  • Add in up to 1/2 cup of bread crumbs to achieve desired consistency.
  • Form approximately 8 crab cakes and place on lightly sprayed baking sheet and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon and tarter sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.6, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 132.6, Sodium 635, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 29.2

JASON'S BEST CRAB CAKES EVER



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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for sautéeing
1 cup finely chopped scallions (including some green stem)
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, drained well, patted dry, picked over for shells
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups fresh white-bread crumbs, spread out in a baking dish
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 sticks butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté scallions and jalapeño about 2 minutes, until bright green. Add the heavy cream and heat to boiling. Stir over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and pepper. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Place the crabmeat in a large bowl. Gently stir in the scallion mixture. Form uniform cakes by placing spoonfuls of the crab mixture on a cookie sheet. Immediately place in refrigerator to harden, about 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working with half of the crab cakes at a time (keep remaining cakes in the refrigerator), dip each cake into the beaten eggs and coat with crumbs. Sauté until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (turning cakes only once or they will break up). Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES



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These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.

Provided by LINDACHEK

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 27m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon dried tarragon
1 tablespoon minced green onions
8 ounces crabmeat
½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
1 tablespoon butter

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CRAB CAKES BALTIMORE-STYLE



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This is a classic crab cake inspired by those that were served at Obrycki's Crab House, a rollicking fish restaurant in a former row house on East Pratt Street in Baltimore. They are simply delicious.

Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     breakfast, easy, quick, appetizer, main course

Time 15m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 large eggs, well beaten
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup crushed Saltine crackers
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon-style mustard
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon red hot pepper flakes
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley sprigs
1/2 cup finely chopped scallions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 pound crab meat, lump preferred, shell and cartilage removed
1/2 cup finely ground fresh bread crumbs
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs, celery, saltines, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, scallions, salt and pepper, and blend well. Add the crab meat, folding it in lightly without breaking it up.
  • Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape them into hamburger-like patties. Dredge them lightly in the bread crumbs.
  • Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels immediately. Serve the crab cakes with this French Creole-inspired remoulade sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 156, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 361 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crab meat possible. Fresh crab meat will have a sweet, briny flavor and a firm texture. Avoid crab meat that is brown or has a slimy texture.
  • Use a variety of crab meat. Different types of crab meat have different flavors and textures. For example, blue crab meat is known for its sweet flavor, while Dungeness crab meat has a more robust flavor. Using a variety of crab meat will give your crab cakes a more complex flavor.
  • Don't overmix the crab cake mixture. Overmixing can toughen the crab cakes. Mix the ingredients just until they are combined.
  • Use a light hand when forming the crab cakes. Gently press the crab cake mixture together, but don't pack it too tightly. This will help the crab cakes to stay moist and tender.
  • Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help them to cook evenly without burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular dipping sauces for crab cakes include tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, and cocktail sauce.

Conclusion:

Jason's Crab Cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a restaurant-quality meal at home. Serve these crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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