CRABBY CRAB CAKES
Getting the most out of crab cakes often means putting the least into them. Since crab has the best texture and subtlest flavor of all crustaceans, the best crab cakes are those that showcase the crab, not another ingredient. The loose mix is best chilled before shaping, but it is essential to chill it again for a half-hour or so (longer is better) before cooking. When cold, the cakes will hold together, and once the egg, the binding agent, does its work, they will retain their shape until attacked with a fork.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories seafood, appetizer, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Gently combine crab, egg, mustard, salt, pepper and 2 tablespoons flour. Cover mixture, and put in freezer for 5 minutes. Shape mixture into 4 hamburger-shaped patties. Line plate with plastic wrap, and put crab cakes on it. Cover crab cakes with more plastic wrap, and refrigerate them for about 30 minutes (or as long as 1 day), or freeze for 15 minutes.
- Put flour for dredging in a bowl. Combine oil and butter in 12-inch skillet, and turn heat to medium. When butter melts and its foam subsides, gently dredge a crab cake in the flour. Gently tap off excess flour, and add crab cake to pan; repeat with remaining crab cakes, and then turn heat to medium-high.
- Cook, rotating cakes in pan as necessary to brown the first side, 5 to 8 minutes. Turn, and brown the other side (it will take slightly less time). Serve cakes hot, with lemon wedges.
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niahh
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had used less Old Bay seasoning.
Aka the Andersons
[email protected]These crab cakes were amazing! I loved the flavor and the texture. I will definitely be making these again.
Joshiboy1952
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious, but they were a bit too time-consuming to make. I think I would only make them for special occasions.
Skylar Stump
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again for my next party.
Usama Saleem
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too expensive to make. I think I would have been better off buying them from a restaurant.
Harry Richford
[email protected]I've never made crab cakes before, but these were so easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Fatih Fatih
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more mayonnaise.
Raheem Lashari
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! I used lump crab meat, and the flavor was amazing. I would definitely recommend using lump crab meat if you can find it.
Joynal islam
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for my family, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.
gemma james
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would have liked them better if I had added more Old Bay seasoning.
Christopher Rivers
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about making crab cakes from scratch, but I'm so glad I did. These were so easy to make and turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Nira Gosier
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. He said they were the best crab cakes he's ever had.
_EMo_ChilDreN_
[email protected]I've made crab cakes before, but these were by far the best. The recipe was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making these again and again.
Waqar khan Khan
[email protected]These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh crab meat, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.
Eliran Rubinov
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I loved these crab cakes! They were so flavorful and moist. I would definitely recommend them to anyone.
Tyler Mendoza
[email protected]These crab cakes were a hit at my dinner party! The flavor was incredible, and the texture was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.