Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise Recipes

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Mix the ingredients for the mayonnaise and set aside.
• If making day before, refrigerate until ready to use.
• Mix 1 cup of the corn flake crumbs with remainder of ingredients for crab cakes.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and form into cakes.
• Place the remaining crumbs in shallow dish and dip cakes into crumbs turning to coat.
• Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in heavy skillet and saute crab cakes until browned and cooked through about 4 to 5 minutes per side turning once.
• Add additional oil as needed to keep the crab cakes from sticking.
• Serve topped with the cilantro mayonnaise.

SPICED CRAB CAKES WITH TAMARIND MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
• Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick pan and fry the onion for about 4 minutes, or until the onions are soft. Add the ginger and garlic, and cook for another 40 seconds. Stir in the coriander, red chile powder, garam masala, and salt, to taste, and cook for another 20 seconds then take the pan off the heat. Place the mixture into a large bowl.
• Add the lemon juice, fresh cilantro, crab, egg, and mayonnaise to the onion mixture in the bowl. Stir the ingredients well and add the bread crumbs. Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and form each into a circular shape.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick pan and cook the crab cakes in batches over a low, moderate heat for about 2 minutes on each side, or until the crab cakes are golden brown, adding more oil as needed.
• Place the cooked crab cakes on a baking sheet and place them into the oven to stay warm while you cook the others.
• For the tamarind mayonnaise: Place the mayonnaise, milk, tamarind paste, black pepper, salt, to taste, and cilantro into a bowl and whisk together. Adjust the seasonings, to taste.
• To serve the crab cakes, take the warm crab cakes out of the oven, and put them on a plate and serve with a spoonful of the tamarind mayonnaise. Place the fresh lightly dressed salad leaves on the side.

THE ULTIMATE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Make the crab cakes first so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them.
• Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion gets kind of caramelized. Dump that into a bowl and fold in the crabmeat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg white, lime juice, and cilantro, mixing just until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 fat crab cakes. Put them on a plate, cover, and stick them in the refrigerator to chill.
• To serve, heat a 3-count of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4 minutes each side until nice and crisp. Serve on torn butcher paper with fresh lemon wedges and Garlic Aioli with Celery Root.
• Mince garlic and make into paste using the side of your knife. Hint: to make this go faster add a bit of salt to the garlic and continue mashing with the side of your knife.
• Place the paste in a large bowl and add: the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, lemon juice, and oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in the shredded celery root and chives. Give it a final taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

CRAB AND PASTA CAKES WITH CILANTRO-LIME MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Prepare Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Carefully clean lump crabmeat, removing any shell or cartilage pieces. Cut the cooked spaghetti into 1-inch pieces; set aside.
• In a large bowl combine the eggs, green onions, bread crumbs, cilantro, serrano peppers, the 2 teaspoons oil, the salt, and black pepper. Add crabmeat and spaghetti pieces; mix well. Shape into 12 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.
• In a large heavy skillet heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook patties, a few at a time, in hot oil about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Cover and keep warm in a 300 degree F oven while cooking the remaining patties.
• Serve the crab cakes with the cilantro mayonnaise and, if desired, lime and/or lemon wedges. Makes 6 servings (12 crab cakes). Cilantro-Lime Mayonnaise
• In a small bowl combine light mayonnaise dressing or salad dressing, fresh cilantro, lime peel, and lime juice. Makes 1/2 cup.

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO SALSA

Steps:

• Stir together Cilantro Salsa ingredients; cover and refrigerate.
• Stir together Crab Cakes ingredients--except 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Shape mixture into 16 cakes, about 2 inches in diameter.
• In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Coat crab cakes with 2/3 cup bread crumbs. Cook in oil 3 to 4 minutes on each side, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with salsa.

CRAB CAKES WITH CHESAPEAKE BAY MAYO

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and chill until serving. For crab cakes, in a large bowl, combine the egg, cheese, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper. Fold in crab. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook crab cakes in oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with sauce.

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE

Steps:

• Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
• Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
• Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
• Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
• Serve patties with sauce.

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• 1. In small bowl combine mayonnaise, 1/2 cup cilantro, lemon juice and 6 to 8 drops pepper sauce. Cover and refrigerate.2. In shallow dish reserve 3/4 cup of Kellogg's Corn Flake Crumbs. Set aside.3. In large bowl flake crab meat. Add remaining corn flake crumbs, egg, bell pepper, cilantro, mayonnaise, mustard and 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Mix well. Using about 1/3 cup for each, shape crab mixture into twelve 3/4-inch-thick patties. Lightly coat with reserved crumbs.4. In large skillet melt margarine or butter. Cook crab patties in butter over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Garnish as desired. Serve with mayonnaise mixture.