Best Crab Burgers With Celery Root Remoulade Slaw Recipes

CELERY ROOT SLAW

Steps:

• Coarsely grate 1 pound peeled celery root. Toss with 1 tablespoon salt and 2 tablespoons warm water in a colander; let sit 20 minutes. Rinse and drain. Whisk the juice of 1 lemon and 1/4 cup each dijon mustard and sour cream in a bowl, then whisk in 1/4 cup olive oil. Add the celery root, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Chill. Add 1/4 cup chopped parsley before serving.

CAJUN CRAB BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Fold in crab. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat patties with crumbs., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add burgers; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce, tomato and, if desired, tartar sauce.

CLASSIC N'AWLINS REMOULADE

Steps:

• Whisk the onion, garlic, mustard, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, lemon juice, horseradish, and salt and pepper, to taste, together in a medium bowl. Whisk in the olive oil, then stir in the chopped celery, parsley, and scallion. This dressing will keep for 2-3 days in the refrigerator.

CRAB BURGERS WITH TIGER SLAW

Steps:

• For the lemongrass paste: Process the ginger, garlic, lime leaves, shallots and lemongrass in a processor.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons of the lemongrass paste, the mustard, chili sauce pepper and lime leaves in blender and puree until emulsified.
• For the slaw: Mix the cabbages, carrots, daikon, apples and mango together. Toss with the vinaigrette.
• For the crab burgers: Drain the crab. Place in a large bowl. Add the rice and panko and fold in. Mix the chili sauce, mayonnaise, sambal, egg and 1 cup of the lemongrass paste. Add to the crab. Add the green onions and, folding gently, completely combine. Form into 24 patties. Dredge them in additional panko.
• Place the crab burgers in a fryer set at 350 degrees F and cook, in batches, until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Toast the buns. Place a crab burger on each heel (bottom bun) and top with chili sauce. Top with the slaw and cover with the crown (top bun).

SUNNY'S SIMPLE CRABCAKES WITH CELERY ROOT REMOULADE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a large bowl add the bread, heavy cream, and a pinch of salt.
• In a medium saute pan over medium heat add the butter, olive oil, onion, celery, and scallion. Season with salt and pepper, then add the seafood boil seasoning. Stir and cook until the vegetables are tender, but not browned. Add the garlic and cook 5 minutes more. Remove from the heat, stir in the lemon zest and let it cool. Once cooled, add to the bowl with the milk and bread. Stir to combine then add the egg whites and stir to combine. Add the crabmeat and lightly combine with your hands. Divide and make into 8 balls; the batter will be moist. Place the balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 10 minutes.
• Bake until light golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Serve with a spoonful of my Celery Root Remoulade, recipe follows.
• Trim the root end of the celery root and trim the skin off all around. Shred the celery root using a box grater or the grater attachment on a food processor.
• In a medium bowl combine the celery root, thyme, mayonnaise, vinegar, grainy mustard, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, olive oil, and sugar. Taste the mixture and season with salt and pepper. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.