Queen Bs Jersey Crab Burger Recipes

CREOLE CRAB BURGERS

Steps:

• Stir together crabmeat, mayonnaise, scallions, egg, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, cayenne, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 3/4 cup bread crumbs in a bowl until just combined. Form into 4 (1-inch-thick) patties (3 1/2 inches in diameter; patties will be soft but will firm up when fried). Spread remaining cup bread crumbs on a plate, then dredge patties in crumbs, knocking off excess, and transfer to a platter.
• Heat oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat until it shimmers, then fry patties, turning over once, until golden, 5 to 6 minutes total. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Assemble burgers with buns and accompaniments.

QUEEN BS JERSEY CRAB BURGER

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients.
• Place open buttered potato buns on cookie sheet and broil until lightly brown (about 1 minute).
• Spread crab meat mixture on each half of bun.
• Top each bun with more grated cheese.
• Return to broiler and broil until cheese melts.

CRAB BURGERS WITH TIGER SLAW

Steps:

• For the lemongrass paste: Process the ginger, garlic, lime leaves, shallots and lemongrass in a processor.
• For the vinaigrette: Place the vinegar, oil, 2 tablespoons of the lemongrass paste, the mustard, chili sauce pepper and lime leaves in blender and puree until emulsified.
• For the slaw: Mix the cabbages, carrots, daikon, apples and mango together. Toss with the vinaigrette.
• For the crab burgers: Drain the crab. Place in a large bowl. Add the rice and panko and fold in. Mix the chili sauce, mayonnaise, sambal, egg and 1 cup of the lemongrass paste. Add to the crab. Add the green onions and, folding gently, completely combine. Form into 24 patties. Dredge them in additional panko.
• Place the crab burgers in a fryer set at 350 degrees F and cook, in batches, until golden and crispy, 3 to 4 minutes. Toast the buns. Place a crab burger on each heel (bottom bun) and top with chili sauce. Top with the slaw and cover with the crown (top bun).

NEW JERSEY BURGER (AKA THE CRUNCHBURGER)

Steps:

• 1. Divide the meat into 4 equal portions (about 6 ounces each). Form each portion loosely into a 3/4-inch-thick burger and make a deep depression in the center with your thumb.
• Season both sides of each burger with salt and pepper.
• 2. Heat a gas grill to high. Brush the burgers with canola oil and grill until desired doneness is reached. Top each with 2 slices of cheese and cover during the last minute of cooking.
• 3. Place the burgers on the bun bottoms and, if desired, top with tomato, lettuce, onion, and dollop of horseradish mustard mayonnaise. Pile on the potato chips, cover with the bun tops, and serve immediately.

CRAB BURGERS

Steps:

• Place the crab meat in a bowl and add 1 cup of the breadcrumbs; reserve the remaining 1/2 cup.
• Add the remaining ingredients and mix well until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
• Form the mixture into 4 patties.
• Coat each of the patties in the reserved breadcrumbs.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before grilling.
• Preheat the grill to 375 degrees F.
• Oil the grill well.
• Grill the burgers for 4 minutes per side until golden brown.
• Serve topped with Dijonnaise, fresh sprouts and avocado slices.

CAJUN CRAB BURGERS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first six ingredients; stir in 3/4 cup bread crumbs. Fold in crab. Shape into four 1/2-in. thick patties. Place remaining bread crumbs in a shallow bowl. Coat patties with crumbs., In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add burgers; cook 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve burgers on rolls with lettuce, tomato and, if desired, tartar sauce.