Four Seasons Crab Cakes Recipes

FOUR SEASONS CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Pick through crabmeat, removing all shells but being careful not to break up the large lumps too much.
• In a food processor, grind codfish until pureed.
• Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and puree until incorporated.
• Then add more cream if needed.
• The mixture should be smooth and shiny, yet firm enough to hold its shape.
• Place this mousse in a metal bowl and add the other ingredients, except for the olive oil.
• Take a small portion of the crab-cake mixture and saute in hot olive oil until golden brown.
• Taste to adjust seasoning.
• Form the rest of the crab cakes and saute in hot olive oil until golden on both sides.
• Finish by baking in a 450-degree oven for 4-5 minutes.

CRABMEAT CAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs; spread out the crumbs on a sheet pan. In a large bowl, mix the crab, mayonnaise, egg yolk, celery and pickles. Form into 8 oval-shaped cakes. Dredge each crab cake in the breadcrumbs, coating them all over; place on a plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in the flour, curry powder and paprika; cook until the flour and spices lose their raw smell, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard and mustard seeds; simmer to develop the flavors, about 5 more minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Fry the crab cakes: Melt the 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add the crab cakes; cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Serve with the mustard sauce.