EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES
In Delaware, we're surrounded by an abundance of fresh seafood, particularly terrific crab. The secret to great crab cakes is fresh crab meat, not too much filler and not breaking up the crab too much. This recipe does all that. -Cynthia Bent, Newark, Delaware
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 599 calories, Fat 44g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 235mg cholesterol, Sodium 952mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 35g protein.
DELAWARE BAY CRAB CAKES
Almost all crabmeat. The sweetness of the crabmeat stands out. I don't recommend frying because they may fall apart. I usually make 6 medium size, but you could also make small ones for an appetizer.
Provided by Eileen C.
Categories Crab
Time 20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Saute onions in butter until soft.
- Pick thru crabmeat to remove any shells and put in large bowl.
- Add onion & butter, 1/2 C breadcrumbs & Old Bay seasoning to crabmeat and mix gently.
- Form Patties of desired size. Press together gently to hold shape. Mixture is soft and falls apart easily.
- Carefully dip in milk/egg mixture and cover completely in breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 400 for 10 - 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 517.4, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 16.6, Cholesterol 206.4, Sodium 879.1, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 3.1, Protein 33.3
FAIDLEY'S WORLD FAMOUS CRAB CAKES
These take a while to make, but are worth it. I got these from the newspaper years ago. Faidley's is in Lexington Market on Eutaw St. in Baltimore, MD.
Provided by Bliss
Categories Crab
Time 5m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Crab cakes: Spread the crab meat out in a flat pan and sprinkle the crushed saltines over the top.
- In a small bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire and tobasco.
- Pour the mayonnaise over the crab meat and gently toss or fold the ingredients together, taking care not to break up the lumps of crab meat.
- Let the mixture sit for 2-3 minute.
- before forming the cakes.
- Form the cakes by hand or with an ice cream scoop into 8 mounds about 3" in diameter and 3/4" thick.
- Do NOT pack the mixture too firmly.
- The cakes should be as loose as possible, yet still hold their shape.
- Place the cakes on a tray or platter lined with wax paper, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Tartar sauce: In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, dill pickles, onion, parsley and dill pickle juice.
- Chill for at least 1 hour.
- To fry: Pour oil into a heavy skillet to a depth of about 1 ½".
- Heat oil and fry crab cakes, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 4 minute.
- on each side.
- Remove with a slotted utensil to a paper towel to drain.
- To broil: Slip them under a preheated broiler until nicely browned, turning to cook evenly, about 4-5 minute.
- on each side To sauté: Heat a small amount of clarified butter or olive oil, or a combination, in a skillet and sauté the cakes, turning several times, until golden brown, about 8 minute.
- total cooking time.
- Serve at once with tartar sauce on the side.
- Makes 4 servings.
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