Crab Cakes The Four Seasons Food

THE BEST CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• For the crab cakes: Gently fold together the crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, chives, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper and the juice and zest of one lemon in a large bowl. Refrigerate the crab mixture for 15 minutes to firm up; this allows the breadcrumbs to absorb some of the liquid, helping the crab cakes bind together.
• Meanwhile, make the tartar sauce: Combine the mayonnaise, dill pickles, capers, chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon in a medium bowl and mix until combined. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
• Scoop heaping half cups of the crab mixture and pat into 2 1/2-inch wide patties. Lightly press them together so they do not fall apart while cooking. You should have 8 patties.
• Heat 3 tablespoons unsalted butter and 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes to the pan and cook until golden, about 2 minutes, then flip using a flat metal spatula. Continue to cook until lightly golden, about 1 1/2 minutes then transfer the pan to the oven. Cook until the crab cakes are completely heated through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve the crab cakes with the tartar sauce and lemon wedges.

SOUTHERN-STYLE CRAB CAKES WITH COOL LIME SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix half the lime juice, 1/2 cup mayo, dressing mix and mustard in medium bowl until blended. Add crabmeat, 1/2 cup cracker crumbs and onions; mix lightly.
• Shape into 18 (1/2-inch-thick) patties; coat with remaining cracker crumbs.
• Cook, in batches, in large nonstick skillet on medium heat 2 min. on each side or until heated through and golden brown on both sides. Meanwhile, mix sour cream, lime zest, and remaining mayo and lime juice until blended.
• Serve crab cakes with the lime sauce.

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.

SEASONED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine crab and bread cubes. In another bowl, whisk the eggs, mayonnaise, cream, lemon juice, butter, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and salt. Add to crab mixture and mix gently (mixture will be moist). , Place bread crumbs in a shallow dish. Drop crab mixture by 1/3 cupfuls into crumbs; shape each into a 3/4-in.-thick patty. Carefully turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.