Cranberry Crab Cakes Recipes

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.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, toss crab with 1/4 cup bread crumbs and cheese, yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and cranberries.
• Gently stir in beaten egg. Form mixture into 12 (3-inch) patties.
• Spray both sides with nonfat cooking spray.
• Spread remaining bread crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper.
• Coat each patty; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Spray baking sheet with nonfat cooking spray.
• Place patties on sheet and bake 20 minutes or until crispy, turning over half way through.
• Serve hot with lemon wedges.

Steps:

• 1. Mix mayonnaise, cranberries, sage, orange peel, pepper and salt in small bowl. Set aside. Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in small skillet on medium heat. Add celery and onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Cool slightly.
• 2. Gently mix crabmeat and corn bread in large bowl. Add egg, and cranberry and celery mixtures; toss to coat well. Shape into 24 small crab cakes. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
• 3. Melt 1 tablespoon of the remaining butter in large skillet on medium heat. Add crab cakes several at a time; cook about 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Keep warm while frying remaining crab cakes. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter as needed.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Add crab; mix gently. Shape rounded tablespoonfuls into 2-in. patties. , In a large nonstick skillet, cook patties in butter and oil over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with seafood sauce.

Steps:

• 1. Heat 2 ounces of clarified butter and sauté the peppers and scallions until tender. Transfer to a mixing bowl, let cool and stir in mayonnaise, mustard, egg, and cajun seasoning. Mix well. 2. Gently fold in crabmeat, dried cranberries, and panko and form mixture into 54-1 1/2 ounce balls. Bread each cake in regular breadcrumbs and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking. 3. Use remaining 8 ounces clarified butter to sauté crab cakes until golden on each side. Serve 2 per person with 2 ounces of cranberry remoulade (recipe follows). Garnish with baby greens and lemon wedges. CRANBERRY REMOULADE: 1. In stainless steel bowl, combine mayonnaise, scallions, capers, and Ocean Spray Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce. Refrigerate until needed. Makes 27 Servings

Steps:

• 1. In a medium bowl, toss crab with 1/4 cup bread crumbs and cheese, yogurt, green onions, parsley, lemon juice, garlic and cranberries.
• 2. Gently stir in beaten egg. Form mixture into 12 (3-inch) patties. Spray both sides with nonfat cooking spray.
• 3. Spread remaining bread crumbs on a sheet of waxed paper. Coat each patty with bread crumbs; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• 4. Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray baking sheet with nonfat cooking spray.
• 5. Place patties on sheet and bake 20 minutes or until crispy, turning over half way through. Serve hot with lemon wedges. Top with some aioli or tarter sauce if desired.