Crab Cakes with Herb Salad

Health score
4%
Crab Cakes with Herb Salad
45 min.
16
121kcal

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Imagine biting into a perfectly golden crab cake, packed with the delicate sweetness of blue crab or Dungeness crabmeat, all delicately seasoned with a burst of fresh herbs. These Crab Cakes with Herb Salad are not just a delightful treat for your taste buds, but they also make for an impressive appetizer or starter at your next gathering. In just 45 minutes, you can create 16 delectable servings that will leave your guests raving.

The crisp panko coating provides a satisfying crunch, while the tender crab inside delivers a taste of the ocean, harmoniously blended with zesty Dijon mustard and a medley of fresh herbs like cilantro, dill, and tarragon. The accompanying herb salad, dressed with a simple vinaigrette, adds a refreshing counterpart to the rich flavors of the crab cakes, making each bite a gourmet experience.

Whether you are hosting a special occasion or simply indulging in a well-deserved treat, these crab cakes are versatile enough to shine as an antipasti platter, a sophisticated starter, or even a light snack. Plus, they’re simple to prepare ahead of time, allowing you to focus on enjoying the company of your friends and family. Dive into this scrumptious recipe and elevate your culinary repertoire with a dish that's as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter ()
  • 16 servings cilantro sprigs fresh
  • pound dungeness crabmeat blue
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • 16 servings dill sprigs fresh
  • large egg yolks 
  • teaspoons cilantro leaves fresh minced
  • teaspoons optional: dill fresh minced
  • teaspoons tarragon fresh minced
  • tablespoons grapeseed oil ()
  • tablespoon green onion minced
  • 0.3 cup green onions minced
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground pepper black
  • tablespoons juice of lemon fresh
  • tablespoon lemon zest finely grated
  • 0.3 cup mayonnaise 
  • cups panko bread crumbs divided (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 10 ounce herb salad mix 
  • 16 servings tarragon sprigs fresh

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • whisk

Directions

  1. Whisk oil, lemon juice, dill, tarragon, cilantro, green onion, and mustard in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  2. Line baking sheet with waxed paper.
  3. Whisk first 10 ingredients in large bowl.
  4. Mix in crabmeat and 1 cup panko, breaking up crabmeat slightly.
  5. Let stand 10 minutes.
  6. Place remaining panko on rimmed baking sheet, spreading slightly. Form crab mixture into sixteen 2-inch-diameter patties, using about scant 1/4 cup for each. Press both sides of patties into panko.
  7. Transfer patties to waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
  8. Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in each of 2 heavy large skillets over medium-high heat.
  9. Add crab cakes to skillets and cook until golden on both sides, adding more butter and oil as needed, about 5 minutes total.
  10. Place salad mix in very large bowl.
  11. Add 1/2 cup vinaigrette; toss. Arrange crab cakes on platter.
  12. Garnish with herb sprigs, drizzle with some of remaining vinaigrette, and serve with salad.

Nutrition Facts

Calories121kcal
Protein23.79%
Fat52.42%
Carbs23.79%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.25
Glycemic Load
0.5
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
9.0486956705218%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.09mg
Hesperetin
0.27mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.04mg
Quercetin
0.35mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:121.3kcal
6.07%
Fat:7.08g
10.9%
Saturated Fat:1.83g
11.44%
Carbohydrates:7.23g
2.41%
Net Carbohydrates:6.64g
2.41%
Sugar:0.62g
0.69%
Cholesterol:40.09mg
13.36%
Sodium:342.74mg
14.9%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.23g
14.47%
Vitamin B12:2.63µg
43.77%
Selenium:13.97µg
19.96%
Copper:0.31mg
15.28%
Zinc:1.96mg
13.1%
Manganese:0.24mg
11.96%
Vitamin C:8.56mg
10.38%
Vitamin K:10.8µg
10.29%
Phosphorus:97.62mg
9.76%
Folate:36.49µg
9.12%
Vitamin A:386.27IU
7.73%
Iron:1.25mg
6.96%
Vitamin B1:0.1mg
6.78%
Magnesium:25.61mg
6.4%
Vitamin B6:0.11mg
5.68%
Vitamin B3:1.06mg
5.32%
Calcium:52.68mg
5.27%
Vitamin B2:0.09mg
5.13%
Vitamin E:0.74mg
4.94%
Potassium:163.02mg
4.66%
Vitamin B5:0.24mg
2.43%
Fiber:0.6g
2.39%
Source:Epicurious