Indulge in a delectable journey with our Zesty Crab Cakes, where succulent crab meat takes center stage, enveloped in a symphony of zesty flavors. Accompanied by a refreshing Tarragon Tartar Sauce, these crab cakes promise an explosion of taste that will tantalize your palate. Discover the secrets behind the perfect crab cake, from selecting the freshest crab to creating a harmonious balance of herbs and spices. Elevate your culinary skills with our detailed recipe, guiding you through each step to ensure flawless results. Prepare to relish the ultimate seafood treat, perfect for special occasions or a delightful weeknight dinner.
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ZESTY CRAB CAKES
These lightly spiced crab cakes get their flavor from hot pickled peppers, cayenne pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Time 35m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; sprinkle with 2 tablespoons cornmeal. Whisk next 9 ingredients in a large bowl. Gently mix in crab, peppers, and breadcrumbs.
- For each crab cake, shape 1/3 cup crab mixture into a patty; place on prepared sheet. Sprinkle with remaining cornmeal. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook crab cakes in batches, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve with lemon.
ZESTY CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON TARTAR SAUCE
This recipe is from a catering company from Savannah. GA where my friend worked for a long time ago. It is delicious and easy to prepare. I have made only a few changes from the original recipe especially to the tartar sauce. Try it!
Provided by Brazilianflavor in
Categories Crab
Time 2h20m
Yield 10 cakes, 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- Tartar Sauce:.
- Combine all the ingredients listed for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
- Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Crab Cakes:.
- In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients listed for the crab cake except the cornflakes.
- Let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour being max 4 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F Gently roll the patties in the crushed cornflakes.
- Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and top each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
- Bake for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5, Fat 21.3, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 72.1, Sodium 852.4, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 4.6, Protein 9.5
CRAB CAKES WITH TARRAGON SAUCE
I like these with the tarragon sauce. My wife, Glenda doesn't; she prefers hers plain. If you aren't a big tarragon lover, leave it out, and you have Crab Cakes with Tartar Sauce. Prep time includes setting time.
Provided by Toby Jermain
Categories Crab
Time 1h50m
Yield 8 crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Prepare Tarragon Sauce first.
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
- If too thick, add skim milk or yogurt to thin.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Refrigerate, covered, to allow flavor to develop while crab cakes are being prepared.
- Crab Cakes: Combine crab, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, green onion, mustard, egg white, Tabasco, salt, and black pepper.
- Form into 8 equal patties.
- Place remaining breadcrumbs on waxed paper.
- Dredge patties in crumbs, transfer to a plate, and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.
- Heat half of olive oil in a 10" nonstick skillet.
- Add half of crab cakes; cook on one until crisp and golden, about 4-5 minutes.
- Turn over, and cook an additional 3-4 minutes.
- Repeat with other half of cakes.
- Sprinkle with chopped chives.
- Serve with sauce and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.1, Fat 3, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 523.5, Carbohydrate 9.4, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.9, Protein 14.6
CRAB CAKES WITH TARTAR SAUCE
Provided by Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 1h25m
Yield 12 crab cakes (6 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- For the tartar sauce: Mix together the mayonnaise, cornichons and brine, parsley, tarragon, scallion and shallot in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate until the flavors blend, at least 30 minutes (this can be refrigerated for several days).
- For the crab cakes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Gently mix the crabmeat, scallions, mayonnaise, Old Bay, parsley, 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, taking care not to break up the crab lumps. Season with white pepper and additional salt, if necessary, to taste. Using a rubber spatula, carefully fold in the eggs until the mixture just clings together. If necessary, add more breadcrumbs 1 tablespoon at a time.
- Divide the crab mixture into 12 equal portions and shape each into a round cake, about 2 1/2 inches across and 1 inch high. Lay formed crab cakes on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with plastic wrap and chill at least 30 minutes (these can be refrigerated up to 24 hours).
- Put the flour on a plate or in a pie tin. Gently place the crab cakes, one by one, into the flour and dust all over with flour to lightly coat. Set the floured cakes on a wire rack.
- In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Gently lay half of the floured crab cakes in the skillet and cook until the outsides are crisp and browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Repeat with the remaining crab cakes.
CRABCAKES WITH ZESTY HERB TARTAR SAUCE
Steps:
- In a food processor, pulse oyster crackers into crumbs, then transfer to a large bowl. Add the cornichons, capers, scallions and tarragon to the food processor and pulse into small pieces. Add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, mustard and pepper and pulse to combine.
- Remove 1/2 cup tartar sauce to a bowl, cover, and refrigerate. Pour the remaining tartar sauce into the bowl with the cracker crumbs and gently fold together with the egg and crabmeat. Use a 1/4-cup measure to form the mixture 16 crabcakes.
- Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil and, working in batches, cook the crabcakes until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Serve with a dollop of the reserved tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. Frozen crab meat can be used, but it will not have the same flavor or texture as fresh crab meat.
- Be sure to remove all of the cartilage from the crab meat before cooking. This will help to ensure that the crab cakes are smooth and tender.
- Do not overmix the crab cake mixture. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough.
- Form the crab cakes into patties that are about 1 inch thick and 3 inches wide. This will help to ensure that they cook evenly.
- Pan-fry the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent them from burning.
- Serve the crab cakes with your favorite tartar sauce or dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These zesty crab cakes are a delicious and easy-to-make seafood dish. They are perfect for a summer cookout or a casual dinner party. Serve them with your favorite tartar sauce or dipping sauce, and enjoy!
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