Creole Crab Mini Cupcakes Food

CREOLE CRAB MINI CUPCAKES

Steps:

• To make cupcakes: Heat oven to 350, spray nonstick mini-muffin tins with cooking spray or lightly oil them.
• Muffin cups shoud be 1 34 to 2 inches in diameter. Set aside.
• In large saute pan or skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and saute the onion, celery and bell pepper for about 3-4 minutes, until just starting to get tender. Let cool.
• Meanwhile, in small bowl, whisk together cornmeal, flour sugar baking powder and Old Bay seasoning.
• In a large bowl, whisk together egg, milk and sour cream.
• When the sweated vegatables are cool, add cornmeal mixture to the egg mixture; mix lightly.
• Stir in vegatables and all melted butter from the pan, do not overmix.
• Fold in crabmeat just until evenly distributed.
• Spoon heaping tablespoon batter into each muffin cup.
• You should fill 20 cups.
• Bake cupcakes for 12-14 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean (rotate the pans after the first 7-8 minutees of baking).
• Let the cupcakes cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from pan and let cool briefly on wire rack before frosting.
• Refrigeration is imperative, as the crab will go bad if left at room temp for an extended period of time.
• Bring to room temp or warm for a minute or so in oven before frosting.
• To make frosting:
• In small bowl mash cream cheese with a fork, then whisk in milk and lemon juice until smooth and creamy.
• Top each cupcake with 1 teaspoon of frosting, then sprinkle with about 1/4 teaspoon chives for garnish.

CREOLE CRABCAKES

Steps:

• Mix crabmeat, garlic, mayonnaise, herbs and seafood seasoning. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Using the #3 circle pastry cutter, pack with 2 tablespoons of the crab mixture. Form into cakes and freeze until ready to fry. To fry, place the flour in a shallow dish or bowl. Place the eggs in a separate bowl and the panko in another bowl. Dredge each crab cake in the flour, then the egg, then the bread crumbs, shaking off any excess. Fry quickly in olive oil. To assemble, place disk of mashed potatoes on top of crab cakes and heat together in a preheated 400 degree F oven until the top is crisp. Finish with a dollop of remoulade and a sprig of thyme.
• Cook potatoes until soft and drain. While potatoes are cooking, combine the cream and butter in a small saucepan and warm over medium heat until the butter melts. Remove the corn from the cob and roast or saute corn in oil until tender and slightly browned. Season with salt and pepper. Rice or smash the potatoes, add cream mixture, sauteed corn and chipotle puree, to taste. Shape into small disks.
• Puree all ingredients in a blender.
• Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender until smooth. Transfer to squeeze bottle.

CREOLE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix together first 12 ingredients, combining to evenly mix; shape into 6 patties.
• Coat with flour or breadcrumbs. Chill at least 1 hour.
• Bring butter to a sizzle in large skillet; cook on low heat 4 to 7 minutes on each side until golden.

MINI CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix the first six ingredients. Refrigerate, covered, until serving. For crab cakes, combine egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, onion, parsley, mustard, seafood seasoning and pepper sauce. Fold in crab. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes., With floured hands, shape 2 tablespoonfuls crab mixture into 1/2-in.-thick patties. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add crab cakes in batches; cook until golden brown, 3-4 minutes on each side. Top each with a pickle slice and sauce. Sprinkle with chives.

CRAB CAKES-CREOLE STYLE

Steps:

• Heat 2 teaspoons oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to plate and refrigerate 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add remaining ingredients except for the crabmeat, other portion of saltines, and oil. Add the cooled vegetables then gently fold in crabmeat, being careful not to break up large pieces of crab.
• Divide into 12 portions and shape each into 1¼-inch-thick cake and about the shape of your palms. Transfer to plate, cover, and refrigerate until well chilled, at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
• Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge crab cakes in remaining cracker crumbs and press to adhere crumbs to cakes (coat with crumbs at a time, and cook about 3 per batch in the oil). Gently and carefully place the cakes into the hot oil. Cook until well browned on both sides, about 5 minutes per side (turn cakes gently using two spatulas so as they won't break apart).
• Transfer to plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. Repeat with remaining cakes, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.