Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam
300 min.
36
101kcal

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Indulge in the delightful taste of our Miniature Crab Cakes with Tomato Ginger Jam—a perfect blend of flavor and sophistication that’s sure to impress your guests! These delectable, bite-sized treats are ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a lively antipasti gathering, a chic appetizer soirée, or simply enjoying a gourmet snack at home.

What sets these crab cakes apart is not only their crispy exterior, enhanced by a flavorful cornflake coating, but also the creamy, zesty filling made from fresh lump crabmeat. Each cake bursts with the bright notes of Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice, elevated by the unique spice of Old Bay seasoning. To transform each bite into an experience, we lavish them with a spoonful of tangy tomato ginger jam, bringing together sweet and savory in one harmonious package.

Best of all, these crab cakes are dairy-free, making them a thoughtful choice for guests with dietary restrictions. With a generous yield of 36 servings, they’re perfect for entertaining, and the preparation allows for some make-ahead convenience—chill them before baking and let the flavors meld for a couple of hours. Ready to tantalize your taste buds? Dive into this recipe and create a culinary masterpiece that is both elegant and satisfying!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon pepper black
  • 36 servings cilantro leaves fresh thinly sliced
  • cups cornflakes 
  • tablespoon dijon mustard 
  • large eggs 
  • 36 servings jam 
  • 1.5 teaspoons juice of lemon fresh
  • lb lump crab meat picked over
  • 0.5 cup mayonnaise 
  • 0.8 teaspoon old bay seasoning 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.1 teaspoon all the tabasco sauce you handle 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • spatula

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories101kcal
Protein11.3%
Fat23.09%
Carbs65.61%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.58
Glycemic Load
7.47
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
4.1273912994758%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:100.9kcal
5.05%
Fat:2.58g
3.97%
Saturated Fat:0.43g
2.67%
Carbohydrates:16.5g
5.5%
Net Carbohydrates:16.15g
5.87%
Sugar:10.03g
11.15%
Cholesterol:11.77mg
3.92%
Sodium:177.3mg
7.71%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.84g
5.68%
Vitamin B12:1.31µg
21.76%
Selenium:5.89µg
8.41%
Copper:0.14mg
7.25%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Zinc:0.82mg
5.47%
Vitamin K:5.74µg
5.47%
Folate:19.85µg
4.96%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.44%
Vitamin C:3.42mg
4.15%
Vitamin B6:0.08mg
4.12%
Phosphorus:38.57mg
3.86%
Vitamin B3:0.71mg
3.54%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.48%
Magnesium:8.73mg
2.18%
Vitamin A:76.32IU
1.53%
Potassium:50.63mg
1.45%
Fiber:0.35g
1.4%
Manganese:0.02mg
1.21%
Calcium:11.78mg
1.18%
Source:Epicurious