Ford Frys Crab Cakes With Herb Salad Recipes

CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Make the crab cakes: Place half of the cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Drizzle in the egg, then stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, celery leaves, celery seeds, mustard powder, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Form into six 3-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 cup crab mixture each). Spread the remaining cracker crumbs on a plate; press the crab cakes in the crumbs on both sides and around the edges. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 6 hours.
• Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and scallions in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Brush the crab cakes with the 6 tablespoons melted butter and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the salad: Gently toss the lettuce, endive, tomatoes, celery, scallions, chervil and parsley in a large bowl; drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve with the crab cakes and sauce.

CRAB CAKES SALAD

Steps:

• For the salad: Cook the beans in a pot of boiling salted water until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Drain again and transfer to a large salad bowl. Meanwhile, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. Add the shallots, chile and garlic; cook, stirring, for about 1 minute. Add the corn and red and yellow bell peppers; cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn turns bright yellow. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice, chives and season with salt and pepper. Add the corn mixture to the beans and toss together well. Set aside. Boil a large pot of salted water. Fill a large bowl half full with ice water. Blanch the green beans in the boiling water just until tender, 1 to 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and plunge into the ice water. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the corn to the boiling water and blanch until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and let cool enough to cut the kernels off the cobs. For the crab cakes: In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, egg yolks and lemon juice. Stir in the green onions, chives and parsley. Season the mixture well with salt and pepper. Fold in the crabmeat until coated thoroughly. Sprinkle the breadcrumbs over the mixture and gently mix together. Do not overwork the mixture. Carefully shape into 4 to 6 crab cakes. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown on the bottom, 3 to 4 minutes. Carefully flip the crab cakes and cook the other side until golden brown. Toss the mixed greens with the bean salad and adjust the seasonings. Serve the crab cakes with the salad.

FORD FRY'S CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make the mayonnaise: In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar. Pulse a few times to incorporate. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the mixture begins to emulsify. Cover and chill until ready to use. 2. Make the crab cakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, ¼ cup of the mayonnaise, lemongrass, shallots and lemon zest until incorporated. 3. Place the crab in a mixing bowl and gently fold in the butter mixture and ¼ cup of the panko. Season with salt. 4. Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal portions, and using your hands, gently form into patties. Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill and firm up slightly. 5. Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse the remaining ¼ cup panko until finely ground. Place the panko in a shallow baking dish. Coat the crab cakes on all sides with the panko. 6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. 7. Brown both sides of the cakes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. 8. Meanwhile, make the herb salad: In a mixing bowl, toss the herbs with the lime juice and oil, then season with salt. 9. Serve the crab cakes with a spoonful of the Vietnamese mayonnaise and top with the herb salad.

CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Make the mayonnaise: In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar. Pulse a few times to incorporate. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the mixture begins to emulsify. Cover and chill until ready to use.
• Make the crab cakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, ¼cup of the mayonnaise, lemongrass, shallots and lemon zest until incorporated.
• Place the crab in a mixing bowl and gently fold in the butter mixture and ¼ cup of the panko.Season with salt.
• Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal portions, and using your hands, gently form into patties. Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill and firm up slightly.
• Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse the remaining ¼ cup panko until finely ground. Place the panko in a shallow baking dish. Coat the crab cakes on all sides with the panko.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
• Brown both sides of the cakes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the herb salad: In a mixing bowl, toss the herbs with the lime juice and oil, then season with salt.
• Serve the crab cakes with a spoonful of the Vietnamese mayonnaise and top with the herb salad.