Four Seasons Crab Cakes Recipes

CRABMEAT CAKES WITH MUSTARD SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse crumbs; spread out the crumbs on a sheet pan. In a large bowl, mix the crab, mayonnaise, egg yolk, celery and pickles. Form into 8 oval-shaped cakes. Dredge each crab cake in the breadcrumbs, coating them all over; place on a plate and refrigerate at least 1 hour.
• Make the sauce: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Stir in the flour, curry powder and paprika; cook until the flour and spices lose their raw smell, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until thickened, 5 minutes. Stir in the mustard and mustard seeds; simmer to develop the flavors, about 5 more minutes. Whisk in the remaining 1 tablespoon butter; add 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste. Keep warm until ready to serve.
• Fry the crab cakes: Melt the 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet. Add the crab cakes; cook until browned on the bottom, 2 to 3 minutes. Turn and cook until evenly browned on all sides. Serve with the mustard sauce.

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES

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.

FOUR SEASONS CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Pick through crabmeat, removing all shells but being careful not to break up the large lumps too much.
• In a food processor, grind codfish until pureed.
• Add 1/2 cup of heavy cream and puree until incorporated.
• Then add more cream if needed.
• The mixture should be smooth and shiny, yet firm enough to hold its shape.
• Place this mousse in a metal bowl and add the other ingredients, except for the olive oil.
• Take a small portion of the crab-cake mixture and saute in hot olive oil until golden brown.
• Taste to adjust seasoning.
• Form the rest of the crab cakes and saute in hot olive oil until golden on both sides.
• Finish by baking in a 450-degree oven for 4-5 minutes.