NEW ORLEANS CRAB-CAKES
Provided by Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- In a big heavy bottomed frying pan saute celery, peppers, onions, scallions in butter and oil. Add oregano, basil and thyme, salt and white pepper. Lastly add parsley and garlic and cook until soft. Leave to cool.
- Finely chop smoked salmon, then flatten it, using the blade of a kitchen knife. Add the salmon to the whipped cream in a large mixing bowl. Add dill and season with salt and white pepper. Add 1/2 of the lemon juice and blend gently with spoon. Add 1 tablespoon of the sauteed vegetables and herbs to the mousse. Fold egg whites into mousse.
- Check the crabmeat for pieces of shell and put in a large clean bowl.
- Season with a handful of bread crumbs, salt, pepper, hot sauce and remaining lemon juice.
- Fold in mousse, taking care not to over mix it. Fold in the rest of the vegetables and herbs and a handful of bread crumbs. Blend it together very carefully with your hands taking care not to break up any of the crabmeat and overwork the mousse.
- Gently work into little cakes and bread them with more bread crumbs. Set aside.
- Heat the butter and oil in a large heavy-bottomed frying pan. Fry the crab cakes until golden brown on each side. Only turn them once after the bottom side is browned.
- Blonde Remoulade:
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon red bell pepper, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped
- 1 garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Creole mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning
- 1 teaspoon capers, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons parsley leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommended Crystal's)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Chop all vegetable ingredients. Place in bowl and add remaining ingredients. Mix thoroughly then refrigerate.
- Yield: 6 to 8 servings
SMOKED SALMON CRAB CAKES
Serve this with the Avocado Tarter Sauce and it is a winning combination. Recipe is by Frank P. Melodia.
Provided by Chef Jeff Garland
Categories Crab
Time 23m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Stir together first 6 ingredients in a large bowl. Divide mixture into 8 balls.
- Flatten each ball into a 3-inch patty. Divide smoked salmon into 4 pieces, and place in center of 4 patties. Place remaining patties over salmon, pressing edges to seal; coat cakes in breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; add cakes, and cook, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Spicy Avocado Tartar Sauce Recipe #98635 . Garnish with fresh cilantro sprigs, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 385.2, Fat 19.8, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 1170.2, Carbohydrate 22.2, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 28.5
BLUE CRAB AND SALMON GRIDDLE CAKE WITH SMOKED SALMON AND ROASTED SERRANO CHILE BUTTERMILK SAUCE
Steps:
- For the sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl, season with salt and pepper and refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
- For the salmon: Place salmon in a small saucepan. Cover with water and add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a simmer and cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Let cool and flake with a fork.
- For the griddle cakes: Place flaked salmon and crab in a medium bowl. Add mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, red onions, garlic and mix until combined. Fold in egg whites then remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper Heat 2 tablespoons of canola oil in a large saute pan. Add 1/4 cup of batter for each cake and flatten slightly. Saute on each side for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Top each pancake with a few slices of smoked salmon and drizzle with Roasted Garlic-Buttermilk Sauce. Garnish with chives and cilantro and finely chopped red pepper.
SMOKED SALMON SALAD WITH CRAB DRESSING
Quick yet luxurious, this is a great supper for two - the fresh crab mix with mayo and cayenne is also delicious with potatoes
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Dinner, Starter
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Mix the crabmeat with the mayonnaise and cayenne pepper. Set aside. Stir the lemon juice and oil together in a large bowl with some seasoning.
- Arrange the smoked salmon on 2 large plates. Add the endive, cherry tomatoes, avocado and shallot to the lemon dressing, toss well and pile onto the plates. Top with the crabmeat mixture, scatter over rocket leaves and serve with toast, if you like.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 538 calories, Fat 44 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 4 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 3 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 31 grams protein, Sodium 4.5 milligram of sodium
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