Crab Cakes With Shrimp Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb. crab meat; 1 egg; salt and pepper; 1 Tbsp. Dijon style mustard; 1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce; Parsley Butter Sauce (recipe follows); 3/4 lb. unshelled shrimp; 3/4 c. heavy cream; 1/2 c. green onions, chopped; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 c. vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1
Pick over the crab meat to remove any cartilage or shell. Leave the lumps as large as possible.
2
Shell and devein shrimp. Put the shrimp in a food processor or blender and add the egg, cream, salt and pepper.
3
Blend as finely as possible.
4
Pour and scrape the mixture into a mixing bowl.
5
Add the crab meat, green onion, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.
6
Blend gently, but thoroughly.
7
Shape the mixture into 10 cakes.
8
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a nonstick skillet and add the cakes, several at a time.
9
Cook over medium heat about 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
10
Serve with Parsley Butter.
11
Refrigerate the cakes when you first make them to get them good and cold before cooking.

556

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb. crab meat, 1 egg, salt and pepper, 1 Tbsp. Dijon style mustard, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Cakes With Shrimp

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