Best 7 Seafood Cakes Recipes
Indulge in a culinary adventure with our delectable seafood cakes, a harmonious blend of fresh seafood, aromatic herbs, and flavorful spices. These savory patties, crafted with either crab, salmon, or shrimp as their star ingredient, promise a symphony of textures and tastes that will tantalize your palate. Embark on a journey through three distinct recipes, each showcasing a unique seafood selection and a medley of complementary ingredients. Discover the delicate sweetness of crab, the rich and smoky notes of salmon, and the briny delight of shrimp, all encased in a crispy golden crust. Whether you prefer to pan-fry, bake, or air-fry your seafood cakes, our recipes provide detailed instructions to guide you effortlessly through the cooking process. Prepare to delight your taste buds with these exquisite seafood creations, perfect as appetizers, main courses, or even as a delightful addition to your next brunch or lunch gathering.
Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!
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.
SEAFOOD CAKES
Ordinary crab cakes are fine, but my family prefers this version featuring scallops and shrimp as well as crab.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place scallops and shrimp in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the cream, egg yolk, mustard, salt and cayenne; cover and process until pureed. Transfer to a large bowl; fold in crab and chives. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook seafood cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 79 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 43mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
SEAFOOD CAKES
Do you LOVE crab cakes but HATE the price ?? At around $10 for frozen seafood plus a few bits & pieces, you can serve up 6 fat cakes that are better than a lot of cakes that I have paid big bucks for in restaurants. A healthy one & a half pound combination of fish, shrimp & crab that you will taste all the way through these gems.
Provided by Captain_67
Categories < 4 Hours
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 cakes, 3-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the crab cakes in advance so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them.
- Saute onion & garlic then remove to cool.
- If fish was frozen, squeeze "gently" to remove excess water.
- If crab is cooked, rinse gently under cold water to remove excess salt then drain & dry.
- Dice fish & shrimp into peanut size chunks.
- Combine all ingredients & mix gently just until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into 6 fat crab cakes & shape into discs.
- Put them on a plate and stick them in the refrigerator, uncovered to chill & dry for 30 to 60 minutes.
- To serve, heat 3 tablespoons each of butter & olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Put the crab cakes with the top (dry) side down and cook for about 15 minutes, gently flip over & cook for another 15 minutes so each side is nice and crisp. Internal temp should hit 145F (62C).
SEAFOOD CAKES WITH CILANTRO BUTTER SAUCE
Categories Blender Food Processor Herb Lunch Scallop Shrimp White Wine Pan-Fry Bon Appétit
Yield 6 Appetizer Servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- FOR CAKES:
- Blend scallops, 1/2 cup panko, egg, cream, shallot, garlic, salt and pepper in processor until smooth. Add shrimp and herbs; process using on/off turns until shrimp is finely chopped (do not puree). Transfer to bowl. Cover and chill until cold, about 2 hours (mixture will be soft).
- Place 1 1/2 cups panko in bowl. Drop 1/3 cup seafood mixture into panko; turn to coat. Press gently between hands into 3-inch round cake. Transfer cake to baking sheet. Repeat with remaining seafood mixture and panko to form 6 cakes total. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- FOR SAUCE:
- Boil wine, vinegar and shallots in heavy medium saucepan until liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, about 18 minutes. Add cream and boil until sauce coats spoon, about 3 minutes. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.)
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 seafood cakes and cook until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to baking sheet. Repeat with 2 tablespoons oil and 3 cakes. Bake until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer. Remove from heat. Add butter 1 piece at a time; whisk until just melted. Immediately transfer to blender. Add cilantro; blend until cilantro is minced, about 10 seconds. Season with salt and pepper.
- Spoon sauce onto 6 plates. Top each with seafood cake and serve.
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.
CAJUN SEAFOOD CAKES
Any fish variety will work well in this recipe. The fish, shrimp, and scallops may be steamed, broiled, or placed in a saucepan with a bit of water and white wine, covered, and cooked slowly for about 10 minutes, until opaque and cooked through. You may substitute canned tuna or splurge with fresh crab in this recipe. If you prefer, make these cakes without shellfish. Try one on a bun with Creole Remoulade Sauce Recipe #373985 or resting against a bed of paste with marinara sauce. Found recipe in, "The Whole Foods Market Cookbook."
Provided by Virginia Cherry Blo
Categories Cajun
Time 45m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Cover the potatoes with cold water and bring to a boil. Simmer uncovered for 12 to 15 minutes, until tender. Drain and mash lightly with a fork or potato masher.
- Preheat oven to 375°F In a nonstick pan, heat the 1 tbsp canola oil over medium heat. Saute the onion, garlic, celery, Cajun spices, and Italian herbs for 2 minutes, until lightly browned.
- Place the fish along with the shrimp and scallops in a large bowl, add the onion mixture, cooked potatoes, 1 cup of the parsley, 1 cup of the bread crumbs, salt, pepper, Szechwan sauce, and lemon juice. Mix the remaining 3 cups bread crumbs and the remaining 1 cup parsley together in a shallow bowl.
- Using an 8 oz scoop as a measure, form the mixture into 10 (1/2 inch thick) slightly flattened cakes. Dredge eash in the bread crumb mixture, gently pressing the crumbs onto the outside of the cakes.
- Heat some of the remaining 1/2 cup canola oil in a large saute pan. Saute the cakes in the oil for 2 minutes and each side, until the cakes are golden brown. Be sure to change the oil in the pan if it gets too dark.
- Place the browned seafood cakes on a sheet pan in the oven for 15 minutes, until the cakes are cooked through. Serve with Creole Remoulade sauce Recipe #373985.
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.
Tips:
- Choose fresh, high-quality seafood. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your cakes.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the cakes tough.
- Cook the cakes over medium heat. This will help them cook evenly without burning.
- Serve the cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular options include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and remoulade.
Conclusion:
Seafood cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are also a great way to use up leftover seafood. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect seafood cakes every time.
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