Best Breeze Inn Crabcakes Recipes
MARYLAND CRAB CAKES
Print Recipe These Maryland crab cakes get two thumbs up from locals and out-of-towners alike. This classic lump crab cake recipe combines the simple flavors of lemon, parsley, and Old Bay Seasoning but the most important flavor is from the crab meat itself. For the best texture, use lump crab meat, fold meat gently, use very little filler, and bake the cakes in a hot oven. There's nothing pretentious about this crab cake, and there are no taste masks. There was nothing but pure, delicious crab meat, and enough of it. To bind the crabmeat together, you add just enough egg and fresh bread crumbs. The greatest cakes are made with white sandwich bread, which is light and flaky at the same time. Use just enough Old Bay seasoning to give the crab a hint of flavor without overpowering it. Crab cakes are delicious as a main course or as a sandwich on toasted bread. Mini crab cakes make excellent finger food when made smaller. You'll always have a quick supper recipe on hand, as well as an excellent crowd-pleasing appetizer, with this recipe. They're also delicious as leftovers. Maryland crab cakes are frequently flattened into patties when cooked on the stove so that the center cooks. I recommend preparing large jumbo-style crab cakes at a high oven temperature. They cook quickly and are really plump. Let's get started! What you'll need to make this Maryland Crab Cakes recipe As someone who grew up on Maryland's Eastern Shore, I can attest to the fact that this recipe gets the fundamentals correctly. Fresh lump backfin and just enough filling to hold it together are really the only ingredients in the best homemade crabcakes. This recipe, out of all the ones I've tried over the years, comes the closest to perfection. Crab meat Mayonnaise Breadcrumbs Parsley Salt and Pepper Dry mustard Worchestershire sauce Honey Eggs Butter Extra virgin olive oil INGREDIENTS Jumbo lump backfin crab meatDuke's mayonnaisePlain breadcrumbsFresh parsleySalt and pepperDry mustardWorcestershire sauceHoneyOld Bay SeasoningEggsButterExtra virgin olive oil DIRECTIONS Step One: Check the crab meat for shells This is a very important step. You don't want anyone choking or getting hurt from shells. Some crab comes "cleaner" than others and you don't want to make any assumptions. Pick through the meat carefully so that you don't lose the shape of the lumps. After all, that lump is what makes a Maryland-style crab cake! Step Two: Mix the crab cakes Mix together all ingredients except for crab and butter. Add in crab and mix well with your hands. Once mixed well (without losing the shape of the lump) Measure out 1/2 cup size mounds and form 5-6 medium-sized crab cakes. For crab balls In miniature measure 1 generous tablespoon and roll into a ball shape. Crab balls are a perfect party "pick-up" food. Note: if the meat isn't sticking together well enough, adjust the bread crumbs if needed I find that if I am using my hands for the making of the cakes, I can dip my hand in the bread crumbs and use what sticks to my hand and that's just enough to hold it all together. On the other hand, if the meat is too dry, add a little mayo. Step Three: Pan-fry or broil the crab cakes I prefer to pan-fry these cakes over medium-high heat in a butter and olive oil combination. You may also choose to broil your crab cakes. Broiling takes more babysitting and if you lose track of your crab cakes you can burn them in the broiler. I don't like to risk burning crab cakes. Click here for more delicious Eastern Shore Recipes!
Provided by Georgia Marsh
Categories Seafood
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pick through the meat carefully so that you don't lose the shape of the lumps and remove any shells you may find
- Mix together all ingredients except for crab and butter. Add in crab and mix well with your hands. Once mixed well (without losing the shape of the lump) Measure out 1/2 cup size mounds and form 5-6 medium-sized crab cakes. For crab balls In miniature measure 1 generous tablespoon and roll into a ball shape. Crab balls are a perfect party "pick-up" food. Note: if the meat isn't sticking together well enough, adjust bread crumbs if needed I find that if I am using my hands for the making of the cakes, I can dip my hand in the bread crumbs and use what sticks to my hand and that's just enough to hold it all together. On the other hand, if the meat is too dry, add a little mayo.
- I prefer to pan-fry these cakes over medium-high heat in a butter and olive oil combination. You may also choose to broil your crab cakes. Broiling takes more babysitting and if you lose track of your crab cakes you can burn them in the broiler. I don't like to risk burning the crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 350
BALTIMORE-STYLE CRAB CAKES
Provided by Andrew Zimmern
Categories appetizer
Time 1h15m
Yield 3 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Finely crush the saltine crackers in your hands and place in a large bowl. Add the crabmeat, reserving any crab juice in a separate small bowl.
- To the bowl with the crab juice, add the mayonnaise egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce; whisk until smooth. Season with black pepper.
- Gently fold the mayonnaise mixture into the crab and saltines. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Scoop the crab mixture into six patties, about 1 1/2-inches thick. Be careful not to handle the mixture too much.
- In a large skillet, heat the oil over moderately high heat until shimmering. Add the crab cakes and cook until deeply golden and heated through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer the crab cakes to plates and serve with lemon wedges.
BREEZE INN CRABCAKES
Just finished reading a book called Savannah Breeze and a version of this recipe was included. I like the idea of baked rather than fried - every calorie counts! Crab cakes are popular in costal areas where crabs are prevalent!
Provided by Carolyn Haas
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 2h30m
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. Saute veggies in butter or oil until no longer crisp - about 3 minutes. Add the seasoning, milk and mustard.
- 2. Mix together and add egg, parsley and bread or cracker crumbs. Gently fold in the crab or fish. (If using fish, make sure it is shredded or broken up to give it same consistency as the crab meat.)
- 3. Form into 8 patties, and pat gently so they're about 1/2 inch thick. (If these are to be appetizers, make the patties smaller)
- 4. Stir together the cheese and bread crumbs, then pat onto both sides of cakes. Chill in fridge until firm, about 2 hours.
- 5. Place chilled patties on cookie sheet, sprinkle with oil/butter mixture. Bake at 400ºC for 7-10 minutes.
- 6. Serve with a dollop of remoulade sauce or mango salsa.
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