Best 3 Potato Crab Cakes With Lime Butter Recipes

Succulent crab meat, tender potatoes, and a burst of zesty lime come together in perfect harmony in these delectable Potato Crab Cakes with Lime Butter. Served with a luscious lime butter sauce, these crab cakes are a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This recipe also includes a delightful Roasted Red Pepper Sauce and a tangy Avocado Salsa, offering a trio of sauces that complement the crab cakes perfectly. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or simply craving a special seafood treat, these Potato Crab Cakes with Lime Butter are sure to impress.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

POTATO-CRAB CAKES WITH LIME BUTTER

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Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping-and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties., In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°., Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

DILLED POTATO CRAB CAKES

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Provided by Regina Schrambling

Categories appetizer, main course

Time 30m

Yield Four to six first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 large red potatoes, scrubbed but not peeled
3 scallions, trimmed
1/2 pound crab meat, preferably lump
1 teaspoon dill seed
1/8 teaspoon celery seed
Pinch of cayenne
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons corn oil
Sour cream for garnish

Steps:

Place the potatoes in a saucepan, add water to cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain well, cool and then peel. Using the coarsest holes on a four-sided grater, shred the potatoes into a mixing bowl.
Cut the scallions into fine julienne strips about one inch long. Add to the potatoes. Add the crab meat, dill seed, celery seed and cayenne and toss together with a fork. Add the egg and mayonnaise and mix well. Season liberally with salt and pepper.
Heat half the butter and half the oil in a skillet until sizzling. Form the potato mixture into small patties, about three inches across. Carefully lay half the patties into the skillet and fry over medium heat until light brown, three to five minutes on each side. Repeat with the remaining butter, oil and potato cakes. Serve hot, with a little sour cream on top.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 279, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 21 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 10 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 454 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

KILLER CRAB AND POTATO CAKES

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Make and share this Killer Crab and Potato Cakes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Crab

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large idaho potato, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and finely chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (6 ounce) containers fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (made from Italian bread)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, until tender; drain, then scatter potatoes across a large, flat surface to cool and dry for 5 minutes; then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Make a paste with the garlic and salt; add it to the potatoes along with the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
Add crab and Old Bay seasoning to potatoes; combine the mixture gently.
Form 4 super-size 4-5 inch killer crab cakes.
Place the bread crumbs on a plate; coat the crab cakes on both sides with crumbs to set them.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to med-high heat; add the cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden; serve immediately.

Tips:

- For the best results, use fresh crab meat for the crab cakes. - If you don't have any fresh crab meat, you can use canned crab meat, but be sure to drain and flake it first. - Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes, as over-mixing can make them tough. - Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. Cook them in batches if necessary. - Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or lime butter.

Conclusion:

These potato crab cakes with lime butter are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They're perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. The crab cakes are made with fresh crab meat, mashed potatoes, and seasonings, and then pan-fried until golden brown. The lime butter sauce is made with melted butter, lime juice, and chopped parsley. It's the perfect complement to the crab cakes. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish, give these potato crab cakes with lime butter a try. You won't be disappointed.