Darius Cooks Crab Cake Blt Recipes

CRAB CAKE BLT

Steps:

• Measure 1 cup breadcrumbs and place in a casserole dish and then season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
• Combine the remaining 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, green onions, lemon zest, lemon juice, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, crab boil seasoning, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Fold in the crabmeat until just combined. Form the crab mixture into 4 (1-inch thick) patties and dredge both sides through the seasoned breadcrumbs and place on a platter.
• Heat a large nonstick skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp. Serve the crab cakes on toasted buns topped with lettuce, tomato, bacon, and the Dill Tartar Sauce.
• Mix the mayonnaise, relish, dill, lemon juice, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl to combine. Top the Crab Cakes BLTs with dill tartar sauce.

CRAB CAKE BLT

Steps:

• Combine egg yolk, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, scallions, parsley, tarragon, lemon zest, Tabasco, breadcrumbs, salt, and pepper. Gently fold in crabmeat, trying not to break up the crab.
• Pour cornmeal onto a plate. Shape crab mixture into 4 cakes; dredge in cornmeal to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry cakes for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
• Stir Sriracha into remaining 1/2 cup mayonnaise. Spread on bun; layer bacon, avocado, tomato, lettuce, and crab cake.

CRAB CAKES BALTIMORE-STYLE

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl combine the eggs, celery, saltines, mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay Seasoning, pepper flakes, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, scallions, salt and pepper, and blend well. Add the crab meat, folding it in lightly without breaking it up.
• Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions. Shape them into hamburger-like patties. Dredge them lightly in the bread crumbs.
• Heat approximately 2 tablespoons of the oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown, using the remaining 2 tablespoons oil if necessary. Drain on paper towels immediately. Serve the crab cakes with this French Creole-inspired remoulade sauce.