CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS
This recipe comes from the Sunday USA Weekend magazine. It makes a light, delicious summer dinner or an elegant appetizer for a special dinner.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Crab
Time 26m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Mix egg, mayonaise, onion tops,Old Bay,and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
- Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl.
- Add milk and toss gently to coat.
- Add crushed saltines and toss gently to combine.
- Add egg mixture, gently toss, once again, to combine.
- Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake.
- Repeat to make 8 cakes. Can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead.
- About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Carefully add crab cakes and saute', turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges and/or your favorite tartar sauce.
PERFECT CRAB CAKES WITH GREEN ONIONS
This is originally from a magazine in the Sunday Denver Post. Serve with your favorite homemade tartar sauce or remoulade sauce. Splurge for the "real" crabmeat for this recipe and pick it over for shells and drain it before using it.
Provided by Leslie in Texas
Categories Crab
Time 37m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix egg,mayonnaise,green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayonnaise is completely incorporated, then set aside.
- Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl.
- Add milk; toss gently to coat.
- Add crushed saltines;toss gently to combine.
- Add egg mixture;gently toss, once again, to combine.
- Using a 1/3 cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake; repeat to make 8 cakes.
- (Can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead.).
- About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
- Carefully add crab cakes; saute, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 103.1, Sodium 1091.9, Carbohydrate 6.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.8, Protein 23.1
LORI'S FAMOUS CRAB CAKES
These crab cakes are just the best. I make these often at home, and I make a smaller appetizer size for parties. They are always a hit. They are easy and delicious. I won't eat crab cakes out anymore! Serve with fresh squeezed lemon and tartar sauce!
Provided by SLJ6
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- In a bowl, toss together the 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley. Mix in the egg white, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and onion powder. Fold crabmeat into the mixture. Form into 6 large cakes. Coat in the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
- Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Fry the cakes 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 508 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
BEST EVER CRAB CAKES
These are the fastest, easiest crab cakes I have ever made and some of the best I have ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.
Provided by LINDACHEK
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Crab Crab Cake Recipes
Time 27m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
- Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5.7 g, Cholesterol 108.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 13.9 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 354.8 mg, Sugar 0.8 g
EASY CRAB CAKES
Ready-to-go crabmeat makes these delicate patties easier than other crab cake recipes. You can also form the crab mixture into four thick patties instead of eight crab cakes. -Charlene Spelock, Apollo, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green onions, red pepper, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne; fold in crab., Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-in. balls. Gently coat in bread crumbs and shape into 1/2-in.-thick patties., In a large nonstick skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 239 calories, Fat 11g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 141mg cholesterol, Sodium 657mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
MY CRAB CAKES
Great crab cakes with lots of flavor and spice. Serve with homemade aioli and a crisp white wine!
Provided by Rod Mowery
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Spicy
Time 30m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over high heat. Saute green onions briefly until tender; cool slightly.
- Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Form into 1/2 inch thick patties. Coat the patties with bread crumbs.
- Heat 1/2 cup oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Cook cakes until golden brown on each side. Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.3 calories, Carbohydrate 22 g, Cholesterol 72.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 406.7 mg, Sugar 1.7 g
CLASSIC CRAB CAKES
Our region is known for good seafood, and crab cakes are a traditional favorite. I learned to make them from a chef in a restaurant where they were a bestseller. The crabmeat's sweet and mild flavor is sparked by the blend of other ingredients. -Debbie Terenzini, Lusby, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 20m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 14
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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 282 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 638mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.
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