Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam Recipe

Name: Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco; 1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over; 4 cups cornflakes; Accompaniment: tomato ginger jam; Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
4 cups cornflakes
Accompaniment: tomato ginger jam
Garnish: thinly sliced fresh cilantro

1
Whisk together mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Old Bay, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and Tabasco, then gently stir in crabmeat.
2
Chill, covered, 2 hours.
3
Pulse cornflakes in a food processor until coarsely ground and put in a shallow dish.
4
Form 1 heaping teaspoon crab mixture into a 1 1/2-inch-diameter cake (mixture will be very moist), then gently dredge in cornflakes.
5
Make more crab cakes in same manner, transferring to buttered baking sheets.
6
Chill, covered, at least 1 hour.
7
Preheat oven to 400F.
8
Bake crab cakes in batches in middle of oven until crisp and golden, 8 to 10 minutes.
9
Transfer with a spatula to a platter and top each with about 1/2 tablespoon tomato ginger jam.

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning, and more.

Yes, Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam 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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Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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