Ford Frys Crab Cakes With Herb Salad Recipes

CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• Make the crab cakes: Place half of the cracker crumbs in a large bowl. Drizzle in the egg, then stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, celery leaves, celery seeds, mustard powder, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Gently fold in the crabmeat. Form into six 3-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 cup crab mixture each). Spread the remaining cracker crumbs on a plate; press the crab cakes in the crumbs on both sides and around the edges. Transfer to a baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 6 hours.
• Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and scallions in a small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Brush the crab cakes with the 6 tablespoons melted butter and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the salad: Gently toss the lettuce, endive, tomatoes, celery, scallions, chervil and parsley in a large bowl; drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss again. Serve with the crab cakes and sauce.

FORD FRY'S CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

Steps:

• 1. Make the mayonnaise: In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar. Pulse a few times to incorporate. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the mixture begins to emulsify. Cover and chill until ready to use. 2. Make the crab cakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, ¼ cup of the mayonnaise, lemongrass, shallots and lemon zest until incorporated. 3. Place the crab in a mixing bowl and gently fold in the butter mixture and ¼ cup of the panko. Season with salt. 4. Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal portions, and using your hands, gently form into patties. Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill and firm up slightly. 5. Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse the remaining ¼ cup panko until finely ground. Place the panko in a shallow baking dish. Coat the crab cakes on all sides with the panko. 6. In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan. 7. Brown both sides of the cakes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. 8. Meanwhile, make the herb salad: In a mixing bowl, toss the herbs with the lime juice and oil, then season with salt. 9. Serve the crab cakes with a spoonful of the Vietnamese mayonnaise and top with the herb salad.

FRIED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Mix 1/3 cup panko, egg, parsley, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, and mustard together in a medium bowl. Gently fold in crabmeat. Form into 4 patties and coat with remaining panko.
• Heat coconut oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Fry patties until crispy, flipping once, about 12 minutes total.
• While patties cook, prepare the sauce: Combine mayonnaise, chipotle pepper, adobo sauce, and lemon juice in the bowl of a food processor; process until smooth.
• Serve crab cakes with sauce on the side.

MRS. DUVALL'S PAN-FRIED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt and cayenne pepper. Fold in the crabmeat and 1/4 cup of the cracker crumbs. Shape the mixture into 16 cakes about 1 inch thick. Coat the crab cakes with the remaining cracker crumbs and transfer to a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
• In a large skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in 2 tablespoons of the oil. When the foam subsides, add half of the crab cakes and cook over moderate heat until golden and crisp, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain the crab cakes on paper towels and keep them warm in a low oven. Cook the remaining crab cakes in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and 2 tablespoons oil. Serve with lemon wedges.