Dive into a delectable seafood experience with our curated collection of crab cake recipes, offering a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. From the classic Maryland-style crab cakes bursting with fresh lump crab meat, to creative variations featuring unique ingredients like shrimp, corn, and avocado, our recipes cater to every palate. Whether you prefer a crispy golden-brown exterior or a tender and juicy interior, we've got you covered. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that celebrates the bounty of the sea with our diverse selection of crab cake recipes.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
FAKE CRAB CAKES
These simple, all-natural fake crab cakes are quickly made from shredded zucchini, seafood seasoning, egg, and bread crumbs.
Provided by Butch Chaney
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash Zucchini Fried Zucchini Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Form into 2 patties.
- Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 98.7 calories, Carbohydrate 11.6 g, Cholesterol 93 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 935.1 mg, Sugar 2.6 g
IMITATION CRAB CAKES
Don't let the title fool you, these are so good! I adapted them from a regular crab cake recipe on Allrecipes when our grocer had imitation crab on sale. The crab cakes may need 2 eggs as reviewers have noted, it depends on how moist your imitation crab is and how finely you flake it. The cakes won't seem to hold together well but they will cook up nicely, just be sure to make them small and carefully flip them when they're nice and brown on the bottom. I've also made these with finely diced red pepper and cilantro, omitting the green onions, and that is probably our new favorite way to prep.
Provided by lolablitz
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 8-10 cakes
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Saute green onions briefly until tender.
- Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon, salt and pepper with your hands. Work the ingredients together so they start to stick together.
- Form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the non-stick skillet over medium-medium high heat. * works really well on a flat griddle.
- Cook cakes until nicely browned on each side.
- Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 167, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 35.9, Sodium 616, Carbohydrate 20.5, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 5, Protein 7.3
PHONEY CRAB CAKES
This is a reasonable (cost wise), tasty meal using up left over Mashed Potatoes. I like a bit more zip to the crab cakes so I served them with a sweet Chili sauce on the side. I only used 2 tbsp of lite Olive oil on the pan to fry them but if you want a crunchy outside to the patties coat them with Panko or Potato flakes or seasoned bread crumbs and use a bit more oil in the pan. These crab cakes could be made into small balls and served as an appetizer using a hot sauce as a dip. I just threw this recipe together from left overs but decided to post the recipe cause we did enjoy the recipe
Provided by Bergy
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a bowl Mix all the ingredients well.
- Form into 5 patties, cover & refrigerate for an hour ( allows them to firm up a bit more ).
- Heat oil in the pan and fry patties over medium heat until golden on each side and heated through apprx 5 minutes each size.
- Remove from heat n serve having a lovely fresh mixed greens salad as a side dish.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.9, Fat 19.5, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 142.9, Sodium 1944.2, Carbohydrate 61.4, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 4.2, Protein 28.9
CRAB CAKES
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories appetizer
Time 1h5m
Yield 26 mini crab cakes; 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Place the 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons oil, onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, break the lump crabmeat into small pieces and toss with the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs. Add the cooked mixture and mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Shape into bite-sized crab cakes.
- Heat the butter and olive oil for frying over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the crab cakes and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until browned. Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a 250 degree oven and serve hot.
HEAVENLY CRAB CAKES
When I switched to a low-fat diet, I thought I'd never be able to eat crab cakes again. But then I found this healthy crab cake recipe. Now I can enjoy these little patties of paradise...without any guilt! -Laura Letobar, Livonia, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine crabmeat, 1/2 cup of bread crumbs, egg substitute, mayonnaise, mustard, dill, lime and lemon juices and Worcestershire sauce. Shape into eight patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl; dip each patty into crumbs to cover. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , In a large skillet coated with cooking spray, cook patties over medium heat until browned on both sides.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 14mg cholesterol, Sodium 108mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BAKED MARYLAND LUMP CRAB CAKES
Having lived by the Chesapeake Bay on Kent Island, MD nearly my whole life, I was challenged to develop this authentic Maryland style crab cake about a year ago. Many people claim to have the true Maryland crab cake, but this one uses all lump meat with almost no filler added and tastes incredible! Let me know what you think!
Provided by T. Kent
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
- Combine bread crumbs, baking powder, parsley, mustard powder, pepper, and seafood seasoning; set aside. Stir together mayonnaise, butter, Worcestershire, and egg product until smooth. Fold in crab meat, then fold in bread crumb mixture until well blended.
- Shape mixture into 12 crab cakes, about 3/4 inch thick, and place onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, then turn the crab cakes over, and bake an additional 10 to 15 minutes, until nicely browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91.7 calories, Carbohydrate 2.5 g, Cholesterol 34.4 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 343.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your crab cakes.
- Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through, but not dry.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They can be served as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. With so many different ways to make them, there's sure to be a crab cake recipe that everyone will love. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish to try, give crab cakes a try. You won't be disappointed!
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