Corn Crusted Crab And Shrimp Cakes With Summer Herbs Sauce Recipes

CORNMEAL-CRUSTED SOFT-SHELLED CRABS WITH CILANTRO-LIME TARTAR SAUCE

Steps:

• Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper and pour into a 3-quart shallow dish. Add crabs and soak, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
• Heat enough oil to measure 2 inches deep in a wide 4-quart heavy pot (about 4 inches deep) to 375°F.
• Whisk together flour and cornmeal and transfer to a large sealable plastic bag. Lift 1 crab out of buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and shake in bag to coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 layer as coated.
• Deep-fry crabs, 2 at a time, turning over halfway through frying (watch out for popping), until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Drain crabs on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce.

LINDA'S CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES

Steps:

• Combine bread crumbs, mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, capers and brine, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, dill, Creole seasoning, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl; mix until well combined.
• Combine crabmeat and shrimp in a small bowl. Fold into the mayonnaise mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Remove from the refrigerator and form into 12 patties.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook seafood patties in batches in the hot oil, until browned, 5 to 6 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil if needed.

HERBED CORNMEAL CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a shallow bowl, combine the first six ingredients; set aside. , In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, chives, parsley, thyme, mayonnaise, tartar sauce, mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and celery salt. Fold in crab. Shape into four patties; coat with cornmeal mixture., In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.

CORN-CRUSTED CRAB AND SHRIMP CAKES WITH SUMMER HERBS SAUCE

Steps:

• 1. Prepare the Summer Herbs Sauce: Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl and whisk together. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. The sauce will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. 2. Combine the crabmeat, shrimp, bell pepper, scallions, celery, corn, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, egg, salt, and Tabasco in a large bowl; mix well. 3. Chill crabmeat mixture minimum of 1 hour. 4. Place the cornmeal in a shallow dish. Shape the crab and shrimp mixture into 8 equal cakes. (Can be made into smaller cakes if wanted.) Dredge each cake in the cornmeal to coat both sides well. 5. In a large skillet set over medium-low heat, heat the oil until it ripples. Carefully add a few of the crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes on each side. (Shorter time for smaller cakes.) Cook the remaining cakes, adding more oil, if necessary. Serve warm, with the Summer Herbs Sauce.

CORN AND CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
• Beat 1 egg, and add corn, crab meat, mayonnaise and Dijon mustard.
• Stir in enough bread crumbs to bind.
• Shape into cakes, dredge in flour, and brown in pan on both sides, about 8 minutes total.
• Garnish with lemon wedges.