Christophers Crab Cakes With Mustard Mayonnaise Sauce Food

MINI CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• For the mustard creme fraiche: Mix together the creme fraiche, whole-grain mustard, Dijon and seafood seasoning in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• For the mini crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add the crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, cayenne, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add the egg and mix gently but thoroughly. Roll the mixture into about 15 golf ball-sized rounds, then arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.
• Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• Arrange the crab cakes on a serving platter and serve with the mustard creme fraiche dolloped on top or in a small bowl on the side. Sprinkle with the chives and serve with lemon wedges.

MINIATURE CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Make crab mixture:
• In a small non-stick skillet sauté bell pepper in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, 2 minutes, or until softened and golden. In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yolk, mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, and bell pepper and stir in crab and salt and pepper to taste gently but thoroughly. Chill crab mixture, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• In a large shallow baking pan spread lt;I>panko in even layer. Toast panko, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool.(Panko may be toasted 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.)
• Form rounded teaspoons of crab mixture into slightly flattened 1-inch rounds and gently coat with panko, transferring to a shallow baking pan. Chill crab cakes, loosely covered with wax paper, at least 2 hours and up to 4.
• Make mustard mayonnaise:
• In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice. (Mayonnaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
• Preheat oven to 450°F.
• Drizzle a scant 1/4 teaspoon butter on each crab cake and bake in middle of oven until crisp and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
• Serve crab cakes with mustard mayonnaise.

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 CREOLE MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat a George Foreman Grill to 325 degrees F.
• In a large bowl, mix mayonnaise, egg yolks, tarragon, onion, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and seasonings. Fold in crabmeat and bread crumbs. Form mixture into 2-inch balls.
• Coat grill with a thin layer of vegetable oil. When oil is hot, grill crab cakes, in batches, for 5 to 6 minutes each, turning over after 3 minutes or when golden brown.
• Transfer crab cakes to a bed of spring greens and drizzle with Creole Mustard Sauce.
• Place all ingredients in a blender and blend until well combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.

CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Heat the oven to 425 degrees.
• Combine the crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole-grain mustard, carrot, lime juice, green onions, potato, cilantro, soy sauce and bread crumbs.
• Form into patties about 3 inches in diameter.
• Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook half the patties until they're golden brown on one side, 4 to 5 minutes.
• Remove them to a baking sheet.
• Cook the remaining patties and add them to the baking sheet.
• Bake the crab cakes until they're heated through, about 3 minutes.
• Serve with Mustard Sauce.
• Can be served with vegetables and potatoes as an entree or on a small bed of mango and papaya as an appetizer.
• For the Mustard Sauce:
• Cook the garlic and shallots in the butter over medium heat until softened, about 2 minutes.
• Add the wine and clam juice and continue cooking until the liquid is reduced by half, about 10 minutes.
• Add the cream and continue to cook until the sauce is again reduced by half, 10 minutes.
• Add the Dijon mustard and lemon juice.
• Cook for 1 minute and strain.
• Stir in the whole-grain mustard and serve.
• Makes about 3/4 cup.

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.

BAKED CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400.
• In a large bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, Old Bay, parsley, scallions, and egg. Add crab meat, season with salt and pepper, and stir well.
• Form crab cakes into a ball using about 1/4 cup of crab mixture for each cake.
• Dip the cakes into the breadcrumbs, flatten to about 1 inch high, and place on a lightly oiled sheet pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes.
• While the crab cakes are baking, prepare the Lemon Mustard Sauce by combining all the ingredients in a small bowl. You can also mix this up ahead and chill before serving.
• Serve the crab cakes with Lemon Mustard Sauce.

EASY FRIED CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Stir bread crumbs, mayonnaise, beaten egg, onion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, dry mustard, seasoned pepper, and hot sauce in a medium bowl until well combined. Gently fold in crabmeat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce together in a small bowl.
• Shape crabmeat mixture into 5 to 6 small patties.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook patties in the hot oil until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Serve patties with mustard sauce.