Crab Cake Recipe

Crab or crab recipes are very typical in the north of the country, as in the state of Maranhão, and are excellent for those who like beach food! Here at TudoReceitas we show you how to make simple crab cakes, a popular suggestion also in the United States, where it is called crab cake, which makes a great appetizer or appetizer to serve, for example, before a pasta with seafood.

To prepare this crab cake recipe you will need crab meat (other than kani kama) or crab meat, which can be fresh or frozen (remembering that you need to let it thaw completely before preparing). Then just follow the step-by-step photos shown below and enjoy. Try it, we're sure you'll like this crab cake!

Ingredients for making Crab Cakes:

 500 grams of crab or crab meat

 1 small red pepper

 1 medium onion

 1 tsp chopped fresh ginger

 1 lemon (juice)

 2 tablespoons of olive oil

 3 tablespoons of chopped chives

 black pepper to taste

 salt to taste

How to Make Crab Cakes:

Finely chop the seasonings of these crab cakes: pepper, onion, ginger and chives. Mix all in a bowl.

Add crab or crab meat and season with oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Stir until blended very well.

Tip: If you are using frozen crab meat remember that it is necessary to allow it to thaw completely before using in this recipe.

Take portions of the seasoned crab meat and shape them into flat dumplings (like hamburgers). Heat a skillet greased with a little oil and brown the crab cakes on both sides, until golden.

Tip: To get crunchy crab cakes, spread them in breadcrumbs before browning in the skillet. You can also bake in a medium oven (180ºC) until golden.

Your fried crab cake is ready! A quick, simple and delicious recipe to vary in the Holy Week menu and beyond. Serve with seasoned mayonnaise or tartar sauce, and let us know what you think and have a good appetite!

Looking for more crab or crab recipes? See these suggestions:

delicious aratu stew

creamy crab shell

Crab cone with shrimp

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