Chandlers Crab Cakes Recipes

CHANDLER'S CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Crab should be squeezed gently to remove excess juices.
• Lightly saute vegetables, chill before using.
• Mix crab, vegetables, mayonnaise and seasonings well.
• Shape into 2 1/2-ounce patties.
• Coat patties lightly with fresh bread crumbs, then chill for 3-4 hours prior to cooking.
• Pan-fry in oil at medium-high heat until golden brown and heated thoroughly.

THE ULTIMATE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Make the crab cakes first so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator before you cook them.
• Heat a 2-count of olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, until the onion gets kind of caramelized. Dump that into a bowl and fold in the crabmeat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, egg white, lime juice, and cilantro, mixing just until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. Shape the mixture into 6 fat crab cakes. Put them on a plate, cover, and stick them in the refrigerator to chill.
• To serve, heat a 3-count of olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for about 4 minutes each side until nice and crisp. Serve on torn butcher paper with fresh lemon wedges and Garlic Aioli with Celery Root.
• Mince garlic and make into paste using the side of your knife. Hint: to make this go faster add a bit of salt to the garlic and continue mashing with the side of your knife.
• Place the paste in a large bowl and add: the sour cream, mayonnaise, celery seed, lemon juice, and oil. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Fold in the shredded celery root and chives. Give it a final taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary.

EASY CRAB CAKES WITH PANKO

Steps:

• Whisk mayonnaise, egg, Dijon, Worcestershire, and hot sauce together in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
• Mix crabmeat, panko, and parsley together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in mayonnaise mixture. Form into 8 patties.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add patties in batches and cook until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining patties, adding more oil as needed.

HOT CRAB DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°.
• Blend all ingredients with a spoon.
• Place in a small 1-1/2" deep baking dish.
• Bake for 10 minutes or until brown and heated through.
• Serve with tortilla chips or bagette slices; garnish with minced green onion and cayenne pepper.