Jerk Crab Recipes

CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a small pan on medium high heat, melt 1 Tbsp of the butter and add the chopped onion and 1 tsp of the Garlic Salt. Cook until the onions become translucent. Set aside and allow to cool.
• In a large bowl, mix together the crab meat, green onion, 1/3 Cup White Cheddar crackers, mayonnaise, remaining garlic salt, pepper, soy sauce, dijon mustard, pickle juice, lime juice, cilantro and egg and form into small patties (about the size of the palm of your hand).
• Mix together the flour and remaining 1 cup of white cheddar crackers and pour onto a large dish or plate. Lightly pat the crab cakes in the mixture on each side and place onto a baking sheet (covered with a piece of parchment or wax paper).
• Refrigerate the cakes for 1 hour.
• Into a large skillet on medium heat, pour the canola oil and remaining butter.
• After the butter melts and the oil is hot, place the crab cakes into the oil and allow to cook (about 5 minutes each side) or until golden brown. Serve.

JERK CRAB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In an oven-proof skillet, heat the oil and saute the crab legs with the ginger, jerk seasoning, and rosemary.
• Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice. Add the lime juice to the skillet. Add the water and toss to coat the crab.
• Put in the oven and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the crab heats through and is flavored with the spices and herbs.
• Add the butter and toss with parsley and celery leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

CARIBBEAN CRAB CAKES WITH JERK AIOLI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees In a medium sized bowl add crab meat; gently toss with green onions. Fold ½ cup aoli mixture into crab meat with rubber spatula. Sprinkle panko breadcrumbs over the top, gently combine. Form into 6 equal patties, Pan fry crab cakes in butter and olive oil. Sauté on each side 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Place in baking dish and bake for 10-12 minutes.

JERK CRAB

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In an oven-proof skillet, heat the oil and saute the crab legs with the ginger, jerk spice, and rosemary. Cut the lime in half and squeeze the juice. Add the lime juice to the skillet. Add the water and toss to coat the crab.
• Put in the oven and cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the crab heats through and is flavored with the spices and herbs. Add the butter and toss with parsley and celery leaves. Season with salt and pepper and serve.