Best 5 Mini Crab Cakes With Mango Salsa Recipes

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Indulge in a delectable journey of flavors with our handpicked collection of mini crab cakes and tantalizing mango salsa recipes. Embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds craving for more. Dive into the art of creating succulent crab cakes, perfectly balancing the sweetness of crab meat with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices. Discover the secrets to achieving a crispy golden crust while maintaining a tender and juicy interior.

Pair your crab cakes with a vibrant and refreshing mango salsa, bursting with the tropical flavors of ripe mangoes, tangy red onions, and a hint of spicy jalapeños. Learn how to select the ripest mangoes and master the art of dicing them into perfect cubes. Explore variations of this salsa, incorporating ingredients like avocado, pineapple, or even a touch of honey for a delightful twist.

Whether you're hosting a casual gathering or impressing your dinner guests, these mini crab cakes with mango salsa will be the stars of the show. With detailed step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, these recipes are accessible to home cooks of all skill levels. Get ready to tantalize your palate and create a memorable dining experience with these culinary gems.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

CRISPY CRAB CAKES WITH MANGO SALSA



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These succulent crab cakes are gently flavored with Dijon mustard, green onions and Worcestershire sauce. Serve with spicy fresh mango sauce for an amazing hors d'oeuvres.

Provided by Chef mariajane

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 24 crabcakes

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup breadcrumbs
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 green onions, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over to remove cartiledge
salt and pepper
crisco canola oil (for frying)
2 cups mangoes, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded, and finely chopped
1 cup red pepper, finely chopped
2/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 teaspoons crisco canola oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup breadcrumbs with nexxt 6 ingredients.
  • Gently mix in crabmeat; form into 24 cakes.
  • Coat the crabcakes in the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbsd.
  • Heat 1/2 inch oil in large, deep skillet to 350°F.
  • Carefully add crabcakes in batches and cook, turning once until golden brown.
  • Place on paper towels to drain.
  • Serve immediately.
  • MANGO SALAD:.
  • Combine all ingredients; gently mix together, and serve with crabcakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 75.8, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 21.2, Sodium 135.7, Carbohydrate 7.8, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.1, Protein 4.5

CRAB CAKES WITH MANGO-AVOCADO RELISH AND SOUR ORANGE SAUCE



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Provided by Bobby Flay | Bio & Top Recipes

Categories     appetizer

Time 3h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 33

1/4 cup mayonnaise, plus more for brushing on the crab cakes
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 1/4 pounds blue crab meat, picked over
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 green onions, dark green and pale green parts, thinly sliced
1/4 to 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 green plantain, peeled, sliced paper thin (ideally on a mandoline) and submerged in cold water until using
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Chile de arbol powder, as needed
Canola oil, for frying
3 cups fresh orange juice
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup white wine vinegar
Pinch of pure chile powder
Pinch of ground cumin
1 head garlic, sliced in half crosswise
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon clover honey
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
1 Hass avocado, diced
1 small mango, diced
1/2 roasted red pepper, diced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons canola oil
Juice of 1 lime
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish

Steps:

  • For the crab cakes: Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, stone-ground mustard and paprika in a large bowl. Add the crab, parsley and green onions and gently mix to combine. Begin adding the breadcrumbs 1/4 cup at a time until the mixture just holds together. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
  • For the sour orange sauce: Combine the orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, chile powder, cumin and garlic in a medium saucepan, bring to a simmer over high heat and cook until reduced by half; season with salt and pepper. Strain into a bowl, add the honey, oregano and zest and let cool to room temperature before serving.
  • For the mango-avocado relish: Combine the avocado, mango and red pepper in a medium bowl. Toss with the cilantro, canola oil, lime juice and salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving.
  • To finish the crab cakes, divide the crab mixture into 8 cakes and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the tops of the cakes with mayonnaise and place overlapping layers of sliced plantains on top. Season the tops with salt, pepper and chile de arbol.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons of canola oil in a large nonstick saute pan over medium heat until the oil begins to shimmer. In batches, add the crab cakes plantain-side down and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip and continue cooking until just heated through, about 5 minutes longer. Repeat with the remaining crab cakes, adding up to 3 tablespoons more oil if needed.
  • To serve, spoon some of the sour orange sauce into the bottom of 4 shallow bowls. Top with 2 crab cakes followed by some mango-avocado relish. Garnish with cilantro leaves.

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.

CRAB CAKES WITH FRESH MANGO-PEACH SALSA



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This recipe for crab cakes with mango-peach salsa is easy to make. I like to taste the crab meat. Its sweet delicate flavor comes through with the panko crumbs.

Provided by Ms.Chae916

Time 1h

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 medium mangos
2 large peaches, peeled and pitted
2 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
½ cup chopped red onion
1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
⅓ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
1 ½ tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 pounds lump crab, drained
3 stalks green onions, chopped
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups panko bread crumbs
¼ cup light olive oil

Steps:

  • Score mango flesh and cut into chunks. Cut peaches into chunks. Transfer both into a bowl with tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, honey, and balsamic vinegar; stir carefully to combine, being careful not to bruise the fruit. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the crab cakes, or up to 3 days.
  • Inspect crabmeat and discard any shells. Transfer meat to a bowl. Add green onions, salt, and pepper; gently mix to combine with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, making sure you don't break up the crabmeat.
  • Add eggs and flour; stir with a fork until combined. Shape mixture into eight 4- to 5-inch patties.
  • Place panko in a partially (not fully) sealed plastic bag. Roll over the crumbs with a rolling pin until crushed but not too fine; air will escape the bag through the opening. Transfer panko to a shallow bowl. Gently press crab cakes into the crumbs to coat on both sides, being careful not to break them.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot, but not burning or smoking. Cook 4 crab cakes at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then repeat with remaining crab cakes.
  • Serve on top of or alongside chilled salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305.7 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 109.1 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 24.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 598.8 mg, Sugar 14.3 g

Tips:

  • To make the crab cakes extra crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, be sure to chill them for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  • Use a combination of jumbo lump crab meat and backfin crab meat for the best flavor and texture.
  • If you don't have any fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs instead. Just be sure to use half the amount of dried herbs as you would fresh.
  • Be careful not to overmix the crab cake mixture, as this will make them tough.
  • When frying the crab cakes, be sure to use a non-stick pan and medium-low heat. This will help prevent them from sticking to the pan and burning.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with mango salsa and tartar sauce.

Conclusion:

These mini crab cakes with mango salsa are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a casual get-together. The crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the mango salsa adds a refreshing sweetness and acidity. Serve them with tartar sauce for a classic seafood dish that everyone will love.

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