Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our irresistible Mini Seafood Cakes, tantalizingly paired with a luscious Creamy Lemon Sauce. These bite-sized morsels, crafted with a harmonious blend of tender seafood, aromatic herbs, and a touch of zesty lemon, promise a burst of flavors in every bite. Dipped in the velvety smooth lemon sauce, each cake transforms into a symphony of tangy, creamy, and seafood sensations. Prepare to impress your taste buds with this delectable appetizer or main course, perfect for any occasion.
This comprehensive guide provides two exceptional recipes that will guide you through the art of creating these Mini Seafood Cakes and the accompanying Creamy Lemon Sauce. Our first recipe leads you step-by-step in preparing the succulent seafood cakes, ensuring a perfect balance of textures and flavors. We'll introduce you to the finest selection of seafood, herbs, and spices that elevate this dish to a culinary masterpiece.
In our second recipe, we'll reveal the secrets behind the Creamy Lemon Sauce, a delightful complement to the seafood cakes. This sauce, with its vibrant yellow hue and irresistible tang, elevates the dish to a new level of sophistication. We'll guide you in creating a perfectly balanced sauce, ensuring a harmonious blend of creaminess, acidity, and a touch of zesty lemon.
So, prepare your aprons, gather your finest ingredients, and embark on this culinary adventure. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will ensure your Mini Seafood Cakes with Creamy Lemon Sauce turn out extraordinary. Let's dive into the recipes and create a dish that will leave your taste buds craving for more!
CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON DILL SAUCE
Crab cakes are filled with sweet lumps of crab., with a crispy panko crust. Dipped in a lemon dill sauce.
Provided by Wendie
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h23m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium bowl add eggs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, old bay, mustard, salt pepper, and cayenne. And mix until combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of the panko bread crumbs and crab meat, followed by the red bell pepper.
- Form into 8 patties and place on a baking sheet and chill for 2 hours.Remove crab cakes from the refrigerator and add the remaining panko bread crumbs and gently pat on both sides.
- Heat a skillet on medium-high heat and add oil to about ½ inch deep. Once the oil is hot reduce heat to medium-low and place crab cakes in and fry for 3-4 minutes flip and fry another 3 -4 minutes.
- Remove crab cakes and drain on a paper towel or wire baking rack.
- Serve with dill sauce and fresh lemon wedges.
- In a small bowl mix the mayonnaise, sour cream, lemon juice, mustard, dill and mix until combined. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 114 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 853 grams sodium, Sugar 3 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat
SEAFOOD CAKES WITH CREME FRAICHE DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Robert Irvine : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 32m
Yield about 1 dozen appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Add the butter, raw scallops and shrimp to a food processor with parsley, bread crumbs, garlic powder, and lemon zest, and pulse to chop coarsely. Transfer to a mixing bowl and add mango, mayonnaise and Parmesan. (If necessary, add more mayonnaise to bind patties.) Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Form into 2-inch patties.
- Heat the oil in a saute pan over medium heat and sear both sides of the seafood cakes, until golden brown. Leave each side undisturbed for about 2 minutes to allow the surface of the patty to set up and therefore avoid breakage.
- Serve with a dipping sauce made of the creme fraiche and sour cream which has been whisked together.
SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI SAUCE
Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 55m
Yield 4 to 5 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Heat a medium size pan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the shallot, 1 clove of garlic and red pepper. Lightly saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, crab boil seasoning, fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of the panko and egg. Mix in cooked vegetables, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat and stir well.
- Form crab cakes using about 2 tablespoons of crab mixture for each cake.. Flatten until they're about 3/4 inches high. Dip the cakes into the remaining panko.
- Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add crab cakes and saute, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Lemon Aioli.
- In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.
SHRIMP CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI (VIDEO)
If you love shrimp recipes, these shrimp cakes are for YOU! The cheesy crust creates a juicy, tender and flavorful center. P.S. DO NOT skip the lemon aioli sauce
Provided by Natasha of NatashasKitchen.com
Categories Easy
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pat dry shrimp with paper towels then dice into pea-sized pieces.*
- Transfer chopped shrimp to a large mixing bowl. Add 4 oz shredded mozzarella, 1 egg, 1/4 cup mayo, 2 Tbsp parsley, 1/2 tsp salt and 1/8 tsp black pepper. Stir together then add 1/4 cup flour and mix until batter is creamy and well combined.
- Heat a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 Tbsp olive oil. Add 1 heaping Tablespoon at a time (or a level ice cream scoop) and flatten out the tops of your fritters as you go so they are about 1/2" thick patties. Saute about 3 minutes per side or until golden brown on the edges and cooked through.
- In a small bowl, add mayo and stir to remove any lumps. Add 1 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp lemon juice and pressed garlic clove and stir to combine.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 21 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 233 mg, Sodium 968 mg, ServingSize 1 serving
MINI SHRIMP CAKES WITH GINGER BUTTER
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 15 shrimp cakes
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the shrimp cakes: Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the mushrooms, shallots and carrots. Cook, stirring frequently, until the carrots begins to soften, 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a food processor. Add the shrimp, breadcrumbs, egg, lemon zest, salt and pepper. Pulse until combined but still chunky. Form the mixture into 15 patties, each 2 inches in diameter and 1/2-inch thick, using damp hands. Place on a plastic wrap-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the ginger butter: Mix together the butter, ginger and soy sauce in a medium bowl, using a rubber spatula, until combined. Place the mixture on a piece of plastic wrap. Fold the plastic wrap over and form the mixture into a log about 7 inches long and 1-inch in diameter. Refrigerate until firm, at least 30 minutes. When ready to serve, slice the butter into 1/4-inch-thick pieces.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the patties and cook until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cook the remaining patties, adding extra oil if needed. Serve the shrimp cakes while still warm with a slice of ginger butter on top.
MINI SEAFOOD CAKES WITH CREAMY LEMON SAUCE
For this appetizer, I added a few new twists to an old favorite. But these are baked instead of sautéed. And I add crabmeat, which I think results in a more robust flavor sensation. Shaping them into miniature cakes instead of full-size patties makes them a fantastic appetizer choice for your next get together, whether it's a buffet potluck or Sunday Brunch. You can serve them as is or with the light and refreshing Creamy Lemon Sauce (which utilizes sour cream instead of mayonnaise, which is safer for the buffet table).
Provided by Northwestgal
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 18 cakes, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease or butter 18 cups of muffin pans; set aside.
- In a bowl, combine the canned salmon, crabmeat, onion, eggs, bread crumbs, Worcestershire sauce and Liquid Smoke. Mix thoroughly.
- With a large spoon, gather bits of the salmon mixture (about the size of a golf ball) and drop into a cup of the prepared muffin pan. With your fingers or back of a spoon, flatten them into the muffin cup. Brush your fingers (or spoon) across the tops so they are smooth and even.
- Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are very lightly browned.
- While the cakes are baking, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice and lemon pepper until well blended and creamy. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Remove pan from the oven, and let cakes cool for about 15-20 minutes. Remove cakes and transfer to serving platter. Serve with Creamy Lemon Sauce.
SHRIMP CAKES WITH CHILI-LIME CREAM SAUCE
A quick and easy Shrimp Cakes recipe with Chili-Lime Cream Sauce.
Categories Food Processor Mustard Onion Pepper Appetizer Fry Shrimp Cilantro Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian
Yield Makes 6 first-course servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Coarsely chop shrimp in processor. Add egg, green onion, lemon juice, mustard, cilantro, hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Blend in using on/off turns. Add 1 cup panko and blend in using on/off turns. Form mixture into twelve 3-inch-diameter cakes. Roll cakes in remaining 1 cup panko; transfer to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate 10 minutes. (Can be made up to 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Heat 2 tablespoons peanut oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry cakes until cooked through and golden brown on both sides, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 6 minutes.
- Spoon 3 tablespoons Chili-Lime Cream Sauce onto each of 6 plates. Place 2 shrimp cakes on each and serve immediately.
SEAFOOD CAKES WITH HERB SAUCE
Living near the ocean, I have a wide variety of seafood available to experiment with in recipes. This one uses salmon and scallops, but shrimp, crab, lobster, or any firm white fish, such as halibut or even cod, would work equally as well. - Elizabeth Truesdell, Petaluma, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 1h10m
Yield 40 appetizers (1/2 cup sauce).
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside 1/4 cup. Chill remaining sauce until serving., In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, peppers, onion, egg, parsley, chives and reserved sauce. Gently fold in scallops and salmon., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook seafood cakes in butter in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Transfer to ungreased baking sheets., Bake at 400° for 5-6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with sauce. Garnish with additional peppers and chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 86mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- For a crispy exterior: Make sure to sear the mini seafood cakes in a hot skillet until golden brown before transferring them to the oven.
- Don't overcook: The mini seafood cakes are done cooking when they are opaque and firm to the touch. Overcooking will make them tough and dry.
- Use fresh seafood: Fresh seafood will give your mini seafood cakes the best flavor. If you can't find fresh seafood, you can use frozen seafood that has been thawed and drained well.
- Serve with a dipping sauce: The creamy lemon sauce is the perfect complement to the mini seafood cakes. You can also serve them with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These mini seafood cakes are a delicious and easy appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With their crispy exterior, tender interior, and flavorful sauce, these mini seafood cakes are sure to be a hit.
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