Best 7 Mini Crab Cakes On Seashells Recipes

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**Savor the Delicacy of Mini Crab Cakes on Seashells: A Culinary Journey of Crispy Crab and Savory Sauces**

Indulge in the delightful flavors of mini crab cakes, perfectly perched atop delicate seashells. These bite-sized morsels are a delectable combination of fresh crab meat, savory seasonings, and crispy exteriors. Accompanied by a trio of tantalizing sauces, these crab cakes offer a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Experience the classic elegance of rémoulade sauce, with its creamy texture and tangy kick. Dive into the spicy depths of cocktail sauce, adding a zesty zing to each bite. And for those who prefer a touch of sweetness, the honey mustard sauce provides a harmonious balance to the crab cakes' savory profile.

These mini crab cakes are not only a culinary delight but also a visually stunning presentation. Served on elegant seashells, they elevate any gathering, whether it's a casual brunch, a sophisticated cocktail party, or a special occasion dinner.

So, embark on this culinary journey and discover the irresistible charm of mini crab cakes on seashells. With their crispy exteriors, succulent crab meat, and trio of flavorful sauces, these delectable treats are sure to leave a lasting impression on your palate.

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.

MINI CRAB CAKES AND CAJUN TARTAR



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 12 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 22

3/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet relish
1 teaspoon hot sauce, such as Tabasco
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted and cooled
2 large eggs
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus wedges for serving
3 to 4 dashes hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1 tablespoon capers, drained and chopped
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more for sprinkling
1 pound lump crab meat
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the tartar sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, relish, hot sauce, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning and vinegar. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or until ready to serve.
  • For the crab cakes: Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, sour cream, parsley, lemon zest, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay, capers, celery and salt. Gently fold in the crab and breadcrumbs. Form crab cakes by turning out 1/3 cup of the crab mixture for each cake onto a plate. Using the palm of your hand, lightly flatten the top to make patties.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, heat the oil until shimmering, about 2 minutes. Cook the crab cakes in batches until brown and crispy, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate to drain and sprinkle with salt. Serve with lemon wedges and a dollop of tartar sauce.

MINI CRAB CAKES ON SEASHELLS



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Crab cakes served on scallop shells make for natural party-sized bites.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 slices white bread, crusts removed
1/2 cup milk
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, cartilage removed, crabmeat squeezed dry
1 tablespoon rum
1 teaspoon tomato paste
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 large egg yolk
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Hot sauce, such as Tabasco
24 clam or scallop shells (2 to 2 1/2 inches each), rinsed and dried
1/2 cup fresh fine breadcrumbs
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Soak bread in milk until almost all milk is absorbed. Squeeze out milk; discard. Set bread aside.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking. Add onion; cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to low; add two-thirds of crabmeat, the soaked bread, rum, tomato paste, lemon juice, and egg yolk; cook, stirring, 4 minutes. Add cilantro; season with salt, pepper, and hot sauce.
  • Continue to cook mixture, stirring, until combined and crabmeat is broken up, about 5 minutes more. Remove from heat; add remaining crabmeat.
  • Mound the crab mixture into shells; transfer to rimmed baking sheets. Stir breadcrumbs into butter in a small bowl; sprinkle mixture on tops of crab cakes.
  • Bake crab cakes until heated through and brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Serve warm.

MINI CRAB CAKES



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Fresh crab is one of my all-time favorite foods so whenever I get the chance to cook with it I will often make this dish. It's great for appetizers but you can make larger ones for a fantastic dinner with a simple salad. -Ellen Riley, Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 16 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dill pickle relish
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
CRAB CAKES:
1 large egg
1/4 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
3 cups lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup canola oil
16 dill pickle slices
Minced chives

Steps:

  • Mix the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. For crab cakes, combine egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper sauce. Fold in crab. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape 2 tablespoonfuls crab mixture into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Top each with a pickle slice and sauce. Sprinkle with chives.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 402mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

MINI CRAB CAKES



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Crab cakes made with Greek nonfat yogurt are mini bites of bliss. A fun, festive appetizer!

Provided by Dannon Oikos

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Dannon Oikos®

Time 40m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16 ounce) can fancy lump crabmeat, well drained and picked through for cartilage
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 cup Dannon Oikos Plain Greek Nonfat Yogurt
¼ cup finely chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup thinly sliced green onion
1 teaspoon finely grated zest of one lemon
Fresh cracked pepper to taste
1 cup plain or panko breadcrumbs, divided
Cooking spray
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
2 tablespoons chopped basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Mix together crabmeat, egg, 1/3 cup yogurt, red pepper, green onion, lemon zest fresh cracked pepper, and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs.
  • Form mini crab cakes using a tablespoon or small ice cream scoop, and coat the crab cakes in remaining breadcrumbs, placing them onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Spray lightly with cooking spray.
  • Bake in a 400 degrees F preheated oven for 12-15 minutes or until lightly golden.
  • Mix remaining yogurt, lemon juice, chopped parsley and basil. Season with cracked black pepper. Serve sauce with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 55.5 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 30.3 mg, Fat 0.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 7.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 133.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD CREME FRAICHE



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 15 mini crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup creme fraiche
1 tablespoon whole-grain mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
1/8 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
2 slices white sandwich bread
1 pound jumbo lump crabmeat, picked through for bits of shell
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon zest, plus lemon wedges, for serving
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 scallions, finely chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, beaten
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped chives, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the mustard creme fraiche: Mix together the creme fraiche, whole-grain mustard, Dijon and seafood seasoning in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • For the mini crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add the crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, cayenne, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add the egg and mix gently but thoroughly. Roll the mixture into about 15 golf ball-sized rounds, then arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.
  • Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
  • Arrange the crab cakes on a serving platter and serve with the mustard creme fraiche dolloped on top or in a small bowl on the side. Sprinkle with the chives and serve with lemon wedges.

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH CURRIED TARTAR SAUCE



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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

Tips:

  • Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor.
  • If you don't have any crab shells, you can use small baking cups instead.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes, or they will become tough.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or remoulade.
  • Garnish the crab cakes with fresh herbs, such as chives, parsley, or cilantro.
  • You can make the crab cakes ahead of time and reheat them in the oven before serving.
  • Freezing the crab cakes is another great option for meal prep.

Conclusion:

These mini crab cakes on seashells are a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a special appetizer, give these mini crab cakes a try!

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