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One thing I have always enjoyed but have never attempted to make at home is crabcakes. I have seen a few recipes, but do you have a really good one of your own? Also, I am looking for a tip on how to make sure the cakes are cooked thoroughly but have a nice, crispy crust. Thanks!
I make crabcakes with virtually no added ingredient beyond the crab and seasonings with only about 1 T. of flour for binder. The trick is to chill the mixture. If you really want crispness on the outside, the best idea is to pat some panko on the outside. For crunch factor, it can't be beat.
Last edited by Minathebrat; 01-23-2009 at 07:31 PM..
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I make crabcakes with virtually no added ingredient beyond the crab and seasonings with only about 1 T. of four for binder. The trick is to chill the mixture. If you really want crispness on the outside, the best idea is to pat some panko on the outside. For crunch factor, it can't be beat.
My dad grew up in Westchester County. Beautiful area!! What seasonings do you use?
I like celery taste, but not the crunch in a crabcake particularly, so I use the chopped leaves, lovage leaves, or celery seed. Dry mustard or prepared if it's not too vinegary, a bit of mayo, few drops worcestershire, egg, lemon juice, salt and pepper. A little minced onion can be nice too, a few drops of hot sauce. I'm sorry, I'm really free-hand when it comes to crabcakes, I just add a bit of this and that until it tastes the way I want...
I concur with Mina's suggestions.
There is a crabcake thread in this forum somewhere.
I love the combination of mustard and crab but agree that there should not be too much.
Jumbo lump crab meat, finely diced celery, onion and red bell pepper (for color) salt and pepper to taste, bind with mayo and be careful not to break the crab when combining the ingredients. The crab cake is all about the crab but I wholeheartedly agree with Minathebrat's post regarding panko on the cake. Fry in oil and butter and serve with a lemon or lime wedge to brighten the crab flavor.
Yum! I want to make crab cakes now.......maybe after pay day Thanks all!
First Elston's lobsters, stuffed fish, scallops............now crab cakes. Oh my goodness....I have got to get some seafood soon.
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