Delaware Crab Cakes Recipes

EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce and pepper. Fold in crab. Shape into six patties., In a large skillet, cook crab cakes in oil for 4-5 minutes on each side or until browned.,

CHERRY BARRANCO, OF MILTON, WON THE COVETED TITLE, "DELAWARE'S BEST CRAB CAKES" IN 1997

Steps:

• 1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl, mixing well. Form into crab cakes and refrigerate to form all ingredients. Broil in oven or fry in olive oil until golden brown. Serve with fresh salsa or favorite condiments.
• 2. Dad's Crab Cakes Cherry Barranco, of Milton (Teacher wins the title "Delaware's Best Crab Cakes" in the '97 Crab Cake Cookoff with family recipe) Oct. 23, 1997

DELAWARE BAY CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Saute onions in butter until soft.
• Pick thru crabmeat to remove any shells and put in large bowl.
• Add onion & butter, 1/2 C breadcrumbs & Old Bay seasoning to crabmeat and mix gently.
• Form Patties of desired size. Press together gently to hold shape. Mixture is soft and falls apart easily.
• Carefully dip in milk/egg mixture and cover completely in breadcrumbs.
• Bake at 400 for 10 - 15 minutes.

CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Place the 2 tablespoons butter, 2 tablespoons oil, onion, celery, red and yellow bell peppers, parsley, capers, hot pepper sauce, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large saute pan over medium-low heat and cook until the vegetables are soft, approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Cool to room temperature. In a large bowl, break the lump crabmeat into small pieces and toss with the bread crumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, and eggs. Add the cooked mixture and mix well. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Shape into bite-sized crab cakes.
• Heat the butter and olive oil for frying over medium heat in a large saute pan. Add the crab cakes and fry for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, until browned. Drain on paper towels; keep them warm in a 250 degree oven and serve hot.

DELAWARE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• 1. In large bowl, combine all ingredients except oil mix well. Shape mixture into 16 patties, about 1/2 inch thick.2. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add patties cook 6 to 8 minutes or until golden brown, turning after 3 minutes. If desired, serve with Zesty Seafood Cocktail Sauce, page 206.Nutrition Information Per Serving: Serving Size: 1 Crab Cake * Calories: 35 * Calories from Fat: 10 * % Daily Value: Total Fat: 1 g 2% * Saturated Fat: 0 g 0% * Cholesterol: 15 mg 5% * Sodium: 160 mg 7% * Total Carbohydrate: 4 g 1% * Dietary Fiber: 0 g 0% * Sugars: 2 g * Protein: 3 g * Vitamin A: 0% * Vitamin C: 0% * Calcium: 0% * Iron: 2% * Dietary Exchanges: 1/2 Starch or 1/2 Carbohydrate