Crabcakes Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Crabcakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 pounds shelled Alaskan King crab; 1 1/2 finely diced red pepper; 2 bunches scallions; 2 tablespoons garlic; 2 tablespoons tarragon; 1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg; 1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper; 1 cup cream, mixed with ½ tablespoons cornstarch, to make a slurry; 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning; 1 cup seafood sauce, recipe follows; 16 breadsticks; Mustard Creme Sauce, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon finely diced onion; 1 cup white wine; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon white pepper; 2 quarts cream; 1 cup Dijon mustard; 6 ounces white roux, to thicken

Servings: persons

5 pounds shelled Alaskan King crab
1 1/2 finely diced red pepper
2 bunches scallions
2 tablespoons garlic
2 tablespoons tarragon
1 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1 cup cream, mixed with ½ tablespoons cornstarch, to make a slurry
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 cup seafood sauce, recipe follows
16 breadsticks
Mustard Creme Sauce, recipe follows
1 tablespoon finely diced onion
1 cup white wine
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
2 quarts cream
1 cup Dijon mustard
6 ounces white roux, to thicken

1
Saute pepper, scallions, garlic, tarragon, nutmeg, and black pepper lightly in butter.
2
Let cool and set aside.
3
In a bowl, mix all ingredients together, carefully by hand.
4
Make 28 (3 1/2-ounce) cakes.
5
Serve with a Mustard Creme Sauce.
6
Garnish with scallions and tomatoes.
7
In a large saute pan, cook the onion, wine, salt, and pepper.
8
In a separate sauce pot, heat the cream and mustard.
9
Thicken the cream-mustard mixture with the roux, by stirring some of the mixture into the roux, whisking to incorporate and then adding the roux to the mixture.
10
Add the onion mixture and cook for at least 20 minutes, stirring often, until mixture has lost the raw flour taste, has a satin-y sheen, and evenly and thickly coats the back of a spoon.
11
Strain before serving.
12
This recipe was provided by professional chefs, and therefore may be difficult to reproduce in the home.

359

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* 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

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 pounds shelled Alaskan King crab, 1 1/2 finely diced red pepper, 2 bunches scallions, 2 tablespoons garlic, and more.

Yes, Crabcakes 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.

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Crabcakes

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