Herbes De Provence Crab Cakes Recipes

HERBS DE PROVENCE

Steps:

• Grind rosemary and fennel seed in a spice grinder; transfer to a mixing bowl. Stir savory, thyme, basil, marjoram, lavender, parsley, oregano, tarragon, and bay powder with the rosemary and fennel. Store in an air-tight container between uses.

HERBES DE PROVENCE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Add egg yolks, mustard, red wine vinegar, 1 teaspoon crushed herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper in the bowl of a food processor or a blender.
• With the machine running, gradually add the oil until the mixture emulsifies.
• Transfer mixture to a bowl; add in the crabmeat and stir to combine.
• Sprinkle the bread crumbs into the bowl, then gently mix with a rubber spatula.
• Divide mixture into 8 mounds and form into patties about 3 inches wide by 2/3 inch thick (the patties will be soft).
• Put patties on a large plate, cover with plastic wrap, and chill for an hour or longer.
• In a shallow container, combine the flour with 2 tablespoons herbes de Provence.
• Dredge patties on both sides with the flour mixture, patting off excess flour.
• Heat 2 large nonstick skillets over medium heat.
• Add about 2 tablespoons butter to each pan; when butter melts, add 4 patties to each pan.
• Fry slowly until golden on both sides and hot through, turning once with a spatula, 4-5 minutes per side.
• The internal temperature of a crab cake should read 155° F on an instant-read thermometer.
• Transfer crab cakes to plates, serving 2 to each person; suggested to serve with Fresh Tomato Relish or Red Pepper Rouille next to the crab cakes on each plate.

SOUTHWEST CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine all ingredients except crabmeat and oil; blend well.
• Gently fold in crabmeat; avoid breaking lumps of crabmeat.
• Using a 1/3 measuring cup, divide mixture into 6 portions. Shape cakes into 2 1/2 x 1/2-inch cakes.
• Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet (about ? cup). Heat oil over medium-high heat until hot.
• Gently add the crab cakes; fry each side until deep golden brown (about 4 to 5 minutes per side).
• Drain on paper towels.
• Serve immediately.

CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Combine egg, 1/4 cup of the crushed potato chips, coconut, green onion, mayonnaise or salad dressing, parsley, and coriander in mixing bowl.
• Stir in crabmeat; mix well.
• Shape into 12 patties 1/2 inch.
• Coat patties with remaining crushed potato chips.
• Heat oil in large skillet.
• Add crab patties.
• Cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden.
• Serve immediately with Herb Sauce.
• Herb Sauce- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour to allow flavors to mellow.