Tantalize your taste buds with the exotic flavors of the Caribbean in these delectable crab cakes. Bursting with bold, spicy notes, these crab cakes are a symphony of succulent crab meat, aromatic spices, and fresh herbs. Each bite is an explosion of Caribbean sunshine, transporting you to the vibrant shores of the islands.
This article presents a collection of two unique crab cake recipes that cater to various preferences and dietary needs. The first recipe, "Spicy Caribbean Crab Cakes," is a fiery delight, featuring a blend of chili peppers, garlic, and ginger for a tantalizing kick. The second recipe, "Caribbean Crab Cakes with Mango Salsa," offers a sweet and tangy twist, with a refreshing blend of mango, red onion, and cilantro. Both recipes are gluten-free, ensuring that everyone can savor the vibrant flavors of the Caribbean.
So, prepare to embark on a culinary adventure and indulge in the irresistible taste of the Caribbean with these exceptional crab cake recipes. Get ready to spice up your seafood game and create a dish that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!
CRAB CAKES
The key to an authentic crab cake recipe is the ratio of crabmeat to filling. It should be packed with crab and spices but not weighed down by breadcrumbs.
Categories appetizers fish fried seafood
Time 50m
Yield 3-4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For the crab cakes: In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Stir in the mayonnaise, dijon mustard, lemon zest, parsley and Old Bay seasoning and mix well to combine. Add the crab meat and panko and mix gently but thoroughly to combine. Form 8 crab cakes by pressing them into shape with 1/3-cup measuring cup. Place on a greased sheet tray and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the spicy remoulade: In a small bowl, whisk to combine the mayonnaise, hot sauce, parsley, capers, garlic, paprika, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Place an oven rack 8 inches from the broiler element. Heat the broiler over high heat. Brush the tops of the crab cakes with melted butter. Broil until golden on top and heated through, 4 to 5 minutes. Serve immediately with lemon wedges and spicy remoulade.
SPICY CRAB CAKES
This recipe came to us by way of Garrett Oliver, the brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery. He believes beer and wine should always be served with food. And beer, he contends, is often the better choice. With these crab cakes, Mr. Oliver, an excellent cook who is widely-known for his successful beer-and-wine pairings, recommends an India pale ale. The bitterness of the hops plays nicely with the spiciness of the dish.
Provided by The New York Times
Categories dinner, easy, quick, appetizer, main course
Time 30m
Yield 2 large or 4 small servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Mince together the onion, cilantro, jalapeño and bell pepper. (If using a food processor, take care not to purée mixture.)
- In a bowl, combine mixture with crab meat, egg, mayonnaise, ginger, curry powder, cumin and salt. Add lemon juice and mix until evenly blended. Add one cup of the bread crumbs, and mix again until well blended.
- Form mixture into two evenly sized balls, squeezing firmly, then press into burger shapes; if any bits come off, mold them back on. Rub cakes on both sides with remaining bread crumbs.
- Cover surface of a 10-inch skillet with oil; turn heat to medium-high and, a minute later, gently slide crab cakes into pan. Lower heat to medium, and cook until golden brown. Carefully flip them over and brown the other side; total cooking time will be about 10 minutes. Serve with an India pale ale.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 587, UnsaturatedFat 24 grams, Carbohydrate 49 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 30 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 932 milligrams, Sugar 5 grams, TransFat 0 grams
THE BEST CRAB CAKES
When we set out to make the "best" crab cakes, opinions in the test kitchen were strong and varied. But we could all agree on plenty of fresh, high-quality crabmeat with very little filler. After some tinkering, we created these decadent cakes-generously sized and highly seasoned-with plenty of lemon juice, fresh herbs and spices. The jumbo lump crabmeat is front and center, so splurge on the best and freshest you can find.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
- Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
- Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
- Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
PAN-FRIED SPICY CRAB CAKES
Steps:
- Melt butter in a small saute pan over medium heat. Add onions, celery and bell peppers. Season with salt and cayenne. Cook, stirring, until the vegetables are soft and slightly golden, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the crabmeat, green onions, Parmesan, parsley, mustard and lemon juice. Mix the mayonnaise, Worcestershire Sauce and hot pepper sauce together. Combine vegetable mixture with crab mixture. Fold in the mayonnaise mixture and 3/4 cup of the bread crumbs. Divide combined mixture into 10 equal portions and form into 1-inch thick round patties. In a shallow bowl, combine the flour and season with Essence. In another bowl, whisk the egg with the water. In a third bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs and season with Essence. Dredge the crab cakes first in seasoned flour, tapping off excess, then in egg wash, letting excess drip off. Lastly, dredge cakes into seasoned bread crumbs, coating cakes evenly. In a large saute pan, heat oil. Gently lay the cakes, 3 to 4 at a time, and pan fry until lightly golden, about 4 minutes on each side. Drain cakes on paper towels and season with Essence while still hot.
- To serve, place Creole Meuniere sauce in the center of each plate. Spoon the Roasted Vegetable Pecan Relish in the center of the sauce and lay a cake on top of the relish. Garnish with green onions and Essence.
- Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
- Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
SPICY CRAB CAKES TOPPED WITH GUACAMOLE
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories appetizer
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Crab cakes: Mix the crabmeat, mayonnaise, egg, bread crumbs, scallions, the lime juice, 1/4 cup cilantro, and the hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. Form the mixture into 8 (3/4-inch-thick) patties and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
- Breading: Mix the bread crumbs and 1/4 cup of cilantro on a plate. Carefully turn the patties in the bread crumb mixture until coated on both sides.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. In batches, fry the crab cakes until golden, about 3 minutes each side.
- Guacamole: Coarsely mash the avocados in a medium bowl. Lightly mix in the onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Transfer the crab cakes to a serving platter, top each cake with a tablespoon of guacamole, and serve.
CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES
This is my take on Maryland style crab cakes, with a light (not heavy) breading and a flavor you will love. Despite the name, these are NOT spicy or "jerk," but rather full of flavor with a crispy outside and delicate inside. Feeling crabby? :-)
Provided by Mystic Eye Art
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 1h5m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a small pan on medium high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter and add the chopped onion and 1 tsp of the Garlic Salt. Cook until the onions become translucent. Set aside and allow to cool.
- In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, green onion, 1/3 Cup White Cheddar crackers, mayonnaise, remaining garlic salt, pepper, soy sauce, dijon mustard, pickle juice, lime juice, cilantro and egg and form into small patties (about the size of the palm of your hand).
- Mix together the flour and remaining 1 cup of white cheddar crackers and pour onto a large dish or plate. Lightly pat the crab cakes in the mixture on each side and place onto a baking sheet (covered with a piece of parchment or wax paper).
- Refrigerate the cakes for 1 hour.
- Into a large skillet on medium heat, pour the canola oil and remaining butter.
- After the butter melts and the oil is hot, place the crab cakes into the oil and allow to cook (about 5 minutes each side) or until golden brown. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 649.6, Fat 51.6, SaturatedFat 11.2, Cholesterol 168.2, Sodium 1515.7, Carbohydrate 17.4, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 3, Protein 31
BEST EVER CRAB CAKES
These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.
Provided by LINDACHEK
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON & LIME AïOLI
Simple fishcakes made from delicate shellfish and Asian spices - coriander, sesame and chilli add a kick. Serve with a citrus mayonnaise
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Starter
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Combine the crab, spring onions, chilli and coriander in a large bowl. Heat a small frying pan and toast the sesame seeds. While they're still hot, use a pestle and mortar to roughly grind, then tip into the bowl with the crab. Add the breadcrumbs, egg yolk and seasoning, and mix lightly. Shape into 6 patties and chill for at least 30 mins.
- For the aïoli, mix the mayonnaise, zests and a squeeze of lemon juice. Heat 0.5cm depth oil in a non-stick frying pan. Dust the crab cakes with a little flour and fry gently for 3 mins on each side until crisp and golden. Drain on kitchen paper. Serve the crab cakes with the zesty mayonnaise, wedges of lime and a few coriander leaves scattered over the top.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 40 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 20 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.4 milligram of sodium
SPICY CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES RECIPE
Provided by ALICJA
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Warm the oil in large skillet over medium heat.Add the shallot,pepper,hot pepper,red onion,and ginger.Sweat for 5 min.Add the garlic and cook for 2 more min.Remove to a large bowl and allow to cool for 10 min. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl,reserving the 1/2 cup of bread crumbs.Fold the crab cake mixture gently,trying not to break up the lumps of crab meat too much.After the mixture is thoroughly combined,refrigerate for one hour. Remove the crab cake mixture from the fridge.Spread the remaining 100 ml of bread crumbs on a cookie sheet.Form the crab mixture into balls slightly larger then golf balls,then flatten them out so that each cake resembles a small hockey puck.Dredge all sides in the bread crumbs.Can be reserve the crab cakes for cooking later,as they can be refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Ther are 2 options for cooking the cakes.You can bake them in a 425 F oven for 12-15 min.flipping them after 8 min.or you can pan-fry or deep-fry the cakes in some 360 F oil until golden brown and crunchy,about 3 min. Serve with Warm Mango Coulis and some sprigs of cilantro for garnish
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best results. If using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using. - Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Overmixing will make them tough. - Form the crab cakes into patties that are about 2 inches wide and 1 inch thick. - Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat until they are golden brown and cooked through. - Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce, such as tartar sauce, remoulade, or mango salsa.Conclusion:
These spicy Caribbean crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They are perfect for a party or a casual dinner. The combination of fresh crab meat, spicy peppers, and aromatic herbs makes these crab cakes truly special.
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