Gulf Coast Scamp With Jumbo Lump Crab And Tasso Butter Recipes

DUET OF CHESAPEAKE CRAB: CHESAPEAKE JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD CREME FRAICHE

Steps:

• To make the crab cakes: Pick through the lump crab for shells (VERY GENTLY).
• In a saucepan over moderate heat, sweat the onion and pepper in the butter. Remove from heat and cool.
• In a stainless bowl mix the egg, mayonnaise, mustards, parsley, cayenne, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Add in onions and peppers and fold in the crabmeat. Form into cakes about 3 inches across by 1 and 1/2 inches thick. Pack firmly, but do not crush the lumps, the cake should just hold together. Dredge on top and bottom in bread crumbs and chill for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a saute pan over medium high heat, add 2 tablespoons of the vegetable oil and when hot, saute the crab cakes on 1 side. Do not crowd the pan. Do it in batches if serving several. Add a nut of whole butter to the pan and cook the cakes until brown on the other side. Place in the oven for about 2 to 3 minutes to heat through.
• To make the creme fraiche: Mix all ingredients together and serve at room temperature. This will keep refrigerated for 3 to 4 days.

SEAWEED RISOTTO WITH JUMBO LUMP CRABMEAT

Steps:

• Preparation:
• Heat the oil in the cooker. Cook the shallots and garlic over medium/high heat stirring frequently, for one minute. Add in the rice, stirring to coat with the shallot mixture. Add 4 cups of the hot stock and avoid the spluttering--stir quickly. Lock the lid in place. Over high heat bring to high pressure. Lower the heat enough to maintain high pressure and cook for no more than 5 minutes. Reduce the pressure by placing the pot tilted under a running cold water tap. Remove the lid tilting it away from you. Stir the risotto and test for texture and moisture. Stir in 3/4 of the crabmeat gently along with the tarragon and the chives and lemon. Divide into four portions into warm pasta bowls.
• Divide and top with the remaining crabmeat. Sprinkle over the Nori granules and crown with the Julienne of Nori.

MARYLAND JUMBO LUMP CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler.
• In a large bowl, combine the egg yolk, salt, pepper, mustard, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, and parsley. Then, gently fold in crabmeat (be careful not to break up the lumps). Shape into cakes and broil for 5 minutes.

GULF COAST CRAB CAKES WITH COUNTRY REMOULADE

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the crab, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, Creole seasoning, hot sauce, egg, lemon zest and some salt and pepper. (The mixture will be slightly wet.) Form into cakes using 2 tablespoons or a small ice cream scoop. Place the cakes on a rimmed baking sheet and refrigerate to chill and set, about 30 minutes.
• Line a baking sheet with paper towels and set near the cooktop. Heat the canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Using an offset spatula, gently slip the chilled cakes, without crowding, into the oil. Cook until the crab cakes are golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet, and transfer to the prepared plate to drain.
• Serve warm with a dollop of Country Remoulade and garnished with chives.
• In a bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chives, lemon juice, mustard, hot sauce, green onions, celery and garlic. Season with salt and pepper.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to blend the flavors. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve chilled.

CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB SCAMPI

Steps:

• Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly golden.
• Add red pepper,lemon juice and white wine (or chicken broth). Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve over pasta. Save about 1/2 to 1 cup of pasta water to add to dish if there is not enough liquid to suit you or you could also add additional amount of wine or chicken broth.