Crab Cakes
The sweetness of the crab shined and the dill was a perfect compliment. The Sriracha and Cajun seasoning kicked up the spice a bit but kept them mild enough for me. The outsides crisp up just enough and the insides of the cakes stay moist. These are really good leftover and I imagine that they would freeze well also.
Questions today:
-What is your favorite thing to eat in the summer months?
-What are you looking forward to about fall?
Crab Cakes Recipe
Ingredients:
12 ounce canned crab meat
1 1/2 cups bread crumbs (I like to use Panko)
1 tsp. Sriracha (more to taste)
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. onion powder (or 1 chopped green onion)
1/2 tsp. dried parsley
1 tsp. dried dill
1 tsp. Cajun seasoning*
2 Tbs. cream cheese
1/4 cup milk
Juice of 1/2 a lemon or lime
Prep:
Mix all ingredients together in a large bowl. The mixture should be thick but moist; feel free to add more bread crumbs as needed. With damp hands, shape mixture into 6 medium patties or 8 small patties. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Melt 2 Tbs. canola oil in a nonstick skillet. Add crab cakes and brown, about 4 minutes per side.
*Cajun Seasoning Mix
Ingredients:
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
3/4 tsp. oregano
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes
Mix all ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to three months.
Looks great! I've never purchased canned crab because I was scared it might taste weird, but these crab cakes look restaurant quality! The bistro I work at serves crab cakes like these over greens and a mango salsa…I may have to recreate this dish at home:-)
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I love love love crab cakes too!!!
ooh looks delicious! I love crab cakes over mixed greens. and the mango salsa sounds really good with them too. Adding this to my "recipe to do list"
This sounds like a real HomeRun recipe. Wife likes Deviled Crab, I like Crab Cakes. Looks like I have a way to win the battle now! 🙂
Great idea using the cream cheese as a binder instead of eggs!
Beautiful crab cakes! I can totally understand the little obsession 🙂
So simple and yummy, I love that they do not have all the fillers!
Yum! These are calling my name! I have been craving crab cakes lately and that these have Sriracha and cream cheese and panko?? Awesome!
We love crab cakes. I'm not a fan of canned crab but rinsed well (and in a pinch) it can work well. My girlfriend makes a great crab cake mac and cheese that you have reminded me that I need to make.
Karen
I adore crab cakes and am impressed that you were able to create this delicious recipe on the fly! As far as my favorite summer treat; anything tomatoes. Fresh garden tomatoes. 🙂
Crab cakes rule my life. They do.
Yummmmm…haven't had crab cakes in a while…love them!!
I am looking forward to cooking/baking in the fall because I have a quince tree, an apple tree, and a pear tree in my backyard…can't wait to create some deliciousness! 🙂
Crab cakes are by far one of my most favorite things on this planet. I always get teased that if there are crab cakes on the menu I will ALWAYS get them…but they are just so darn good. How could you not?
Yours look amazing!
I am not a fan of crab, but I make shrimp cakes, and they are yummy! I wish I could come up with something like this when I was in need of a quick dinner. I am in a rut and need to get out of it!
looks yumm!!!!
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Oh, your crab cakes sound marvelous!!! I love making anything with garden tomatoes or fresh peaches in the summer…then dream about this produce the rest of the year!
The fall! I love everything about the fall!! The weather….the clothes…PUMPKIN SPICE LATTES! 'Nuff said. 😉
Yum the crab cakes look fantastic! I cant wait to try them. Thanks for sharing!
Cheers,
Dawnie
Cassie…You are such a whiz in the kitchen! I don't think I could make crabcakes without following a recipe! Good thing I now have yours! I can just imagine how sweet and crispy they are! They look wonderful. The thing I love best about summer is watermelon. There is no other time of year that you can get it and have it taste so perfect. I'm looking forward to fall's soups and stews. (And of course, my birthday in October!) : )
These crab cakes are absolutely amazing – beautiful and the recipe is terrific! Unfortunately, I'm deathly allergic to crab…which is too bad because I love it! I make them now with chicken!
My favorite food part of summer is the amazing variety of fruits and veggies.
I love soups and breads in the fall, but am jealous of all the baked goods with my cinnamon allergy. But I make up for it in soups!
I love your crab cake recipe Cassie! I never add Sriracha sauce. Good idea! Homemade is the best! Your pictures of crab cakes look so delicious – now I want to eat some! 🙂
I love crab cakes – and these look delicious! Thanks for sharing!
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My favorite thing to eat in the summer? Oh, burgers. My carnivorous side never sleeps. But crab cakes are a delicious treat. I've had some crab I've been wanting to turn into little cakes for a while now, maybe it's time for that to happen 😉
Omg crabcakes are one of my favorite favorite meals! I love anything fresh in the summer but I do enjoy a good homemade burger on the grill with some baked sweet potato! And of course lots of ketchup! Yummy 🙂
These look perfect!
Crab cakes are an all-time favorite. These yell summer. Blessings, Catherine