Easy Imitation Crab Cakes - Gregcipes
Crab cakes are a popular food in the US, especially on the east coast. They are traditionally made with meat from the blue crab, which is found in the Chesapeake Bay. These cakes are simple and delicious, but crab meat isn't exactly simple to come by. Today I'll show you how to make this east coast favorite with something a little more accessible: surimi imitation crab.
Makes 7-8 crab cakes
Ingredients:
1 lb surimi imitation crab (this is what I used, but if you can get real crab meat use 1 lb jumbo lump crab meat)
20 saltine crackers in crumb form
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbs dijon mustard
1 tbs worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp hot sauce (you can use more if you want)
1/2 tsp white wine vinegar (you can use more or less if you want, but only really necessary if using imitation crab)
1 egg
Directions:
In a large bowl, pick through the meat to to create large flakes. Add saltine cracker crumbs to the meat. In a separate bowl, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, vinegar, and egg and whisk together. combine the contents of both bowls and mix thoroughly. Pack meat into patties about 1-1 1/2 inches thick or to your liking. pack tight enough for it to hold together but be careful not to pack too tightly or the cake will be too dense. Heat oil in a pan (~1/8 inch deep oil) over medium-high. Place cakes in the hot oil, be careful not to overcrowd the pan, the cakes should not be touching. after ~3 1/2 minutes (depending on the thickness of your cakes) if the bottom has become crispy and golden brown, flip the cakes by carefully sliding your spatula under the cake while supporting it by placing your hand on top. Carefully flip the cake, guiding it with the the hand you placed on top. After another 3 minutes, if the bottom is crispy and golden brown, the cakes are done. Remove and garnish with parsley, lemon, or whatever you want. Enjoy!
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Easy Crab Cakes Recipe
Full of sweet, flavorful lump crab meat, these homemade Crab Cakes are so easy to make and are way better than ordering out at a restaurant! Crispy and golden brown on the outside but tender on the inside, these cakes have very little filler and will melt in your mouth.
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CRAB CAKE Minis
Chef Frank shares his delicious recipe for mini Maryland style crab cakes. These are the perfect size for sliders.
INGREDIENTS
1 pound lump crab meat
1 c. mayo
1/4 c. plain bread crumbs
1 TBSP Old Bay
2 tsp yellow mustard
2 tsp Worcestershire
1 egg
2 TBSP freshly minced parsley
1TBSP lemon juice
Crab Mix
Combine 1 cups mayo,
1 TBSP FRESH lemon juice.
1 TBSP Worcestershire sauce,
1 egg,
2 tsp yellow mustard,
1 TBSP Old Bay.
Crab meat prep
1. Drain crab, remove moisture by gently squeezing the crab meat.
2. Add 1/4 bread crumbs, 2 TBSP fresh minced parsley,
3. Add 1/2-3/4 cup of crab. Start with 1/2 cup first to make sure they don't get too wet.
4. Combine gently with YOUR HANDS, try to keep your lumps in tact.
5. Form crab cakes by gently rolling and tossing the crab meat with your hand.
6. Bake in for 12-15 minutes at 400 degrees 5-7 minutes. To brown the top place under broiler for 1-2 minutes.
The Most DELICIOUS Crab Cake PoBoy
Cajun Style Crab Cakes - Flat Top Grilled - made into a big, delicious Crab Cake PoBoy
#crabcakes #poboy #howtobbqright
Cajun Crab Cake PoBoy
WHAT MALCOM USED IN THIS RECIPE:
- Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
- Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
Cajun Crab Cake Poboy Recipe
For the Cajun Crab Cakes:
- 1 stick melted butter
- 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked over
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
- 1 shallot minced
- Juice from 1/2 lemon
- Zest from 1/2 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup Blue Plate Mayonnaise
- 1 Tablespoon Malcom’s King Craw Cajun Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Killer Hogs Hot Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
Directions:
1. In a large bowl add the mayo, egg, chives, shallot, lemon juice, lemon zest, King Craw, hot sauce, and Worcestershire. Stir well to combine and add the panko bread crumbs.
2. Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Then use your hands to measure out about 1/2 cup of the crab mixture. Shape into cake like patties and place on a sheet pan lined with parchment or butcher paper. Rest the crab cakes for 20-30 minutes in the refrigerator before cooking to allow the cakes to set.
3. To cook: fire up a flat top griddle or use a cast iron pan over medium heat. Add a little butter to the cooking surface and gently place the crab cakes on one at a time. Cook for 3 minutes and carefully flip each cake over. Cook until the bottom side is golden brown - about 2-3 more minutes and transfer to a platter. Garnish with remoulade sauce, fresh chives, and a squeeze of lemon or Build a Poboy!
For the Cajun Crab Cake PoBoy:
- 1 loaf Poboy Bread (French Bread)
- shredded lettuce
- sliced tomatoes
- dill pickle chips
Directions:
1. Split the bread in half length wise and place under the broiler for 2 minutes or until lightly toasted.
2. Spread remoulade sauce on the bottom half of the bread and top with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and dill pickle chips. I also season with a little of my King Craw Cajun Seasoning.
3. Place several of the crab cakes on top, smear more remoulade on the top half of the bread and place it over the crab cakes. Cut the Poboy in half and dive in!
Remoulade Sauce:
- 1 cup Blue Plate Mayonnaise
- 2 Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoon King Craw Cajun Seasoning
- 3 green onions - thinly sliced
- 1 Tablespoon flat leaf parsley - chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- juice from 1/2 lemon
- zest from 1/2 lemon
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
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BEST EVER Crab Cakes: Restaurant Style
My favorite way to make #crabcakes ! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.
CRAB CAKE RECIPE:
2 tablespoons Mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 cup Finely Diced Celery [from one stalk]
3 tablespoons Finely Chopped Fresh Parsley
2 large eggs
1 pound Lump Crab Meat [real crab]
1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
canola, veg, grapeseed, or avocado oil, for cooking
DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, salt, celery, and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. With a rubber spatula, add in large eggs and crab meat gently (check the meat for any hard cartilage) and Panko breadcrumbs. Gently fold the mixture together until just combined. [Don't mix with fork or it will shred crab meat apart]. Shape crab cakes (with ice cream scoop or measuring cup of even size) and place on lined baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes-1 hour.
In a large nonstick pan, heat oil to medium-high heat. Place the crab cakes in skillet and cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with remoulade, tartar sauce, or fresh lemon juice. or a squeeze of lemon.
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Crab Cakes!
Merch:
3 T mayo, 3 T mayo, ¾ t dijon mustard, ¾ t seafood seasoning, ½ t worcestershire sauce, 1 ½ eggs, salt, ¼ t cayenne pepper, 12 saltines, 1 ½ pounds crabmeat, ½ C bread crumbs, 4 T butter
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