Best Creole Crab Cakes Recipes

CREOLE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix together first 12 ingredients, combining to evenly mix; shape into 6 patties.
• Coat with flour or breadcrumbs. Chill at least 1 hour.
• Bring butter to a sizzle in large skillet; cook on low heat 4 to 7 minutes on each side until golden.

CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a George Foreman Grill to 325 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg yolks, tarragon, onion, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs. Form mixture into 2-inch balls.
• Coat grill with a thin layer of vegetable oil. When oil is hot, grill crab cakes, in batches, for 5 to 6 minutes each, turning over after 3 minutes or when golden brown.
• Transfer crab cakes to a bed of spring greens and drizzle with Creole Mustard Sauce.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CRAB CAKES-CREOLE STYLE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate and refrigerate 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients except for the crabmeat, other portion of saltines, and oil. Add the cooled vegetables then gently fold in crabmeat, being careful not to break up large pieces of crab.
• Divide into 12 portions and shape each into 1¼-inch-thick cake and about the shape of your palms. Transfer to plate, cover, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
• Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge crab cakes in remaining cracker crumbs and press to adhere crumbs to cakes (coat with crumbs at a time, and cook about 3 per batch in the oil). Gently and carefully place the cakes into the hot oil. Cook until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side (turn cakes gently using two spatulas so as they won't break apart).
• Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes. To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time, in breadcrumbs. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired. Tip: The tartar sauce stands for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, but you can make it up to a day ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Lump crabmeat makes great crab cakes, but they're prone to falling apart. Handle them patiently and gently for the best results.

CREOLE CRAB AND CRAWFISH CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix all the above ingredients except for the saltines and bread crumbs. Blend in the coarsely broken saltine crackers and bread. Let rest in refrigerator for 1 hour. Form 3-ounce balls or patties and brown both sides in a lightly oiled, heavy skillet.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium sized bowl. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend flavors. Served chilled.
• Yield: 1 3/4 cups of sauce

LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients; stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.
• 2. To prepare crab cakes, place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
• 3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties, cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure wth remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

LOUISIANA CRAB CAKES WITH CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.
• To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch thick patty. Place 1 cup bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium -high heat. Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Cook Celery, Peppers & Onions until tender.
• Let cool.
• Mix the remaining ingredients adding cooled vegetables.
• Shape into 10 Patties or cakes and fry the cakes in 3 tablespoons of oil for 3-5 minutes or until crispy.
• Serve with tarter or cocktail sauce.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES WITH KALE AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Add hot water, lemon zest and lemon juice to stuffing mix in large bowl; stir just until moistened.
• Stir in all remaining ingredients except butter; shape into 16 patties, using about 1/4 cup crabmeat mixture for each.
• Melt 1 Tbsp. butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add 8 patties; cook 5 min. on each side or until heated through and golden brown on both sides. Repeat with remaining butter and patties.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES WITH CAYENNE CREAM

Steps:

• For the crab cakes 1. Heat the oil in a large saucepan or skillet over medium high heat. Cook the onion, pepper and celery until tender or about 5 minutes. Remove and allow to cool. 2. In a food processor add the egg, Creole mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Crystal's and 1 tablespoon of the Angel Dust. Pulse a few times to mix then while running the processor on low, slowly and in a tiny stream pour the oil in to make a semi thicken mayonnaise. 3. Now in a large bowl mix the veggie mixture, the mayonnaise you just made, Ritz crumbs and the remaining tablespoon of Angel Dust. Next, fold in the crab meat. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. Form the crab mixture into small patties and fry until browned on each side, about 4 - 6 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels. These are a little tricky to fry as sometimes they want to break apart so only turn them once and handle them gently. For the cayenne cream Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium to medium high heat. Add the shallot and cook for a couple of minutes to soften. Then add the garlic and cook for another 2 or 3 minutes. Always be careful to not brown garlic, you want it soft but never browned as it will impart a bitter taste to the dish. Add the hot sauce and raise the heat a bit and cook until the hot sauce is reduced by 1/2. Finally add the cream and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and cook until the mixture is reduced by 1/2. Serves 8 as appetizers and 4 as main entree

A NEW ORLEANS PLATE WITH CRAB CAKES, CREOLE SAUSAGE, AND CAJUN RéMOULADE

Steps:

• To make the rémoulade, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, scallion, parsley, capers, cornichons, and hot sauce in a small bowl and whisk to mix. Use right away, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
• To make the crab cakes, place the crabmeat, red bell pepper, chile, parsley, shallot, mustard, lemon juice, salt, egg, and 1/2 cup of the bread crumbs in a medium bowl, and mix gently with your hands until thoroughly blended. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions, and pat each portion into a cake about 2 inches in diameter. Spread the remaining 1 cup bread crumbs on a plate. Coat each patty on both sides with the bread crumbs, pressing them to adhere. Place the patties on a plate, cover with plastic wrap, and set aside in the refrigerator to firm for at least 30 minutes or up to several hours.
• To cook the sausage, heat the 1 tablespoon oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add as many sausage balls as will fit without crowding and sauté, turning 3 or 4 times, until browned all around and just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside in a warm place. If necessary, continue with another round, adding more oil to the pan if needed.
• To cook the crab cakes, melt the butter in a second large sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add as many crab cakes as will fit without crowding and fry, turning once, until golden and crisp on both sides, about 8 minutes total. If necessary, continue with another round.
• To serve, spread the watercress on individual plates or a platter. Set the crab cakes on top and garnish each cake with a dollop of rémoulade. Arrange the sausage balls next to the crab cakes. Pass the remaining rémoulade at the table.