Ginger Crab Cakes Recipe
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Ginger Crab Cakes

By: dakota kelly 
"Use fresh or frozen crab to make these delicious crab cakes made with fresh ginger, cilantro, green onions, and lime juice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (29)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 crab cakes
 

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces crabmeat
  • 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup minced green onions
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Directions

  1. In large bowl, mix together crabmeat, mayonnaise, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper. Shape into 12 patties.
  2. In a shallow dish, lightly beat eggs. Place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. Dip patties into egg, then press into bread crumbs to coat all over.
  3. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook crab cakes in oil, adding remaining oil as needed, for 2 minutes per side or until golden.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 283 | Total Fat: 18.6g | Cholesterol: 116mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by Bill Echols   view full review
What a shame I can only give this recipe 5 stars. It deserves many more!! Thanks for sharing...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 5, 2003 by lightly salted   view full review
These were very good, but milder than I expected. The crab flavor was really what came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2003 by KAREN WANG   view full review
Hands down the best I've ever ever ever tasted (and I lived in the Northeast where there are a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 20, 2008 by BucksCoCookin'   view full review
This was great! All the reviews were accurate. I made it with 16oz of fresh crab meat and a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2007 by Bonsai   view full review
Ginger is critical to this recipe. It was a complete hit, but since my family likes spice, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2004 by DC Girly Girl   view full review
Pretty good. I will definately try this again. Although I will cut down on the mayo a little...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2003 by JAN Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Wow these are definitely the best I have ever made! Also they are Fancy restaurant quality! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2007 by RPCOOKIE   view full review
Pretty darn good, but I made some changes. I cut down on the crumbs and mayo, because I am...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 10, 2003 by MWILCZAK   view full review
These crab cakes were delicious! Fresh tasting with all of the ginger, cilantro and lime. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 28, 2011 by marljong Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Love the lime and ginger, but too much mayonnaise. Next time, I will only use 1-2 Tbsp of...

 

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