Tuna Cakes Faux Crab Cakes Recipes

PAULA DEEN'S FAUX CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Heat 1-inch of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
• While oil is heating, combine tuna, beaten egg, green onions, mayonnaise, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, and lemon juice, to taste, if desired.
• Form into patties and dust with additional bread crumbs.
• When oil is hot, fry patties until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels before serving.

CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Place crab, egg, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Old Bay spice, lemon juice, onion powder and pepper in a large bowl.
• Mix thoroughly.
• Form mixture into 6 patties.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Cook the patties until they are browned on each side, about 5 minutes per side.
• Serve straight from the stove, or place on hamburger buns for crab cake sandwiches.

IMITATION CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
• Saute green onions briefly until tender.
• Combine crabmeat, sauteed green onions, egg, mayonnaise, dry mustard, crushed crackers, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, lemon, salt and pepper with your hands. Work the ingredients together so they start to stick together.
• Form into 1/2 inch thick patties.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the non-stick skillet over medium-medium high heat. * works really well on a flat griddle.
• Cook cakes until nicely browned on each side.
• Drain briefly on paper towels and serve hot.

FAKE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Combine zucchini, egg, bread crumbs, and seafood seasoning in a bowl. Form into 2 patties.
• Spray a skillet with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Fry patties until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side.

AUNT RUTH'S CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Stir the cracker crumbs and water together in a mixing bowl. Let stand 1 minute to soften the crackers. Add the crabmeat, egg, mustard, and mayonnaise. Season with Worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir until evenly mixed.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Form the crab mixture into patties 3/4-inch thick. Cook in the hot oil until golden brown on each side and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.

EASY TUNA CAKES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the tuna, 1/3 cup bread crumbs, egg, onions, red pepper, mayonnaise, lemon juice, garlic powder and cayenne.
• Divide mixture into eight portions; shape into 2-inch balls.
• Roll balls in remaining bread crumbs.
• Flatten to 1/2 inch thickness.
• In a large nonstick skillet, cook tuna cakes in butter for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.