Best Capn Crunch Crab Cakes Recipes

CAP'N CRUNCH CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• in a small bowl,blend the mayonnaise,chili-garlic sauce,lime juice and lime peel.
• in a large bowl,combine the crab meat,cliantro and onion.
• stir in 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise mixture and the egg.reserve the remaining mayonnaise mixture for garnish.
• in a third bowl,combine the panko flakes and the cap'n crunch.stir 1 1/2 cups into the crab mixture.
• form the crab mixture into 1/2 inch thick cakes using 1/2 cup mixture for each.
• dredge the cakes in the remaining cap'n crunch mixture.
• arrange in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet.
• chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.

CAP'N CRUNCH CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, lime juice and zest.
• In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, cilantro and onion.
• Stir in 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise mixture and the egg.
• Reserve the remaining mayonnaise mixture for garnish.
• In a third bowl, combine the panko flakes and Cap'n Crunch.
• Stir 1 1/2 cups into the crab mixture.
• Form into 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup mixture for each.
• Dredge the cakes in the remaining Cap'n Crunch mixture.
• Arrange in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet.
• Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
• In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
• Working in batches, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
• Add more oil as needed.
• Serve hot, topped with a dollop of the reserved mayonnaise mixture.

CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY CAPER SAUCE

Steps:

• for caper sauce:
• Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
• for crab cakes:
• Combine crabmeat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and next five ingredients in large bowl. Spread 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet. Using 1/4-cup capacity ice-cream scoop, form crab mixture into 24 small balls. Flatten slightly. Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, transfer to another baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
• Heat 1/2 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, fry crab cakes until brown, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer 2 crab cakes to each of 12 plates. Serve, passing caper sauce alongside.

CLASSIC CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the crab, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, vegetables and seasonings. Shape into 8 patties. Broil or cook patties in a cast-iron or other ovenproof skillet in oil for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. If desired, serve with lemon. Freeze option: Freeze cooled crab cakes in freezer containers, separating layers with waxed paper. To use, reheat crab cakes on a baking sheet in a preheated 325° oven until heated through.

BALTIMORE-STYLE CRAB CAKES

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.

CHEF JOHN'S CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
• Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
• Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
• Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.