Mini Crab Cake Appetizer Recipe

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Mini crab cake appetizer recipe.

Cajun crab cakes no breadcrumbs rating. Putting the crab cakes on parchment paper makes cleanup easy and keeps them from sticking to the pan. All the flavors of the delicious crab cakes you love in a delicious bite sized appetizer that s party friendly and sure to be a favorite. Top each with a pickle slice and sauce.

As a big texture person however i did coat the crab cakes in panko crumbs to get more of a coating. Preheat oven to 350. I made very few adjustments just lowering the cream cheese by 2 oz. Yet the panko keeps them crispy.

The basic recipe is perfect the crab cakes don t fall apart there is great flavor that doesn t overwhelm the crab meat you can make them pretty much any size you want and vary the spices for your palate. Crab fresh chives and spices are folded into bread crumbs shaped and baked for the perfect bite. Dip and eat dip and eat. Looking for an appetizer size crab cake i happened on this recipe and read the 55 comments mostly good.

Serve with lemon garlic sauce for dipping. This recipe reduces the fat in the classic crab cakes by substituting yogurt for mayonnaise and eliminating the oil the crab cakes absorb in the frying process. Pre cooked pasteurized crab meat is what i used because in minnesota it s hard to find fresh crab. Crab cakes made with greek nonfat yogurt are mini bites of bliss.

Refrigerate at least 30 minutes. Unrated 33 two of the most crucial ingredients used in new orleans cooking are cajun spice and local seafood. These crab cakes are loaded with lump crab meat red pepper red onion and cilantro. This is my go to crab cake crab bite recipe.

A simple remoulade sauce was made to have with the crab cake appetizer made with mayo a teaspoon full of chopped capers and a bunch of cholula hot sauce. With floured hands shape 2 tablespoonfuls crab mixture into 1 2 in thick patties. Add crab cakes in batches. Cook until golden brown 3 4 minutes on each side.

I m from northeastern maryland and i was raised on steamed crabs and crab cakes. In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat. These appetizer bites are a mini way to enjoy crab cakes for your next gathering. Combine crab meat cream cheese egg cup parmesan 1 teaspoon old bay cup sour cream lemon zest 1 teaspoon.

A fun festive appetizer. If you keep the cakes small as the recipe suggests there s no issue with them falling apart when turning over. Trusted crab cake recipes from cajun style to maryland crab cakes. This will certainly be added to my recipe collection.

Grease a 24 cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.