Let the battle start!! Crab Cake vs. Crab Cake in a heated bout for delicious supremacy. You, my expensive seafood fan, can solid a vote. See which crab cake comes out on prime. Both manner, will probably be a scrumptious journey.

Let’s Break it Down…

The Similarities… Each variations use coveted blue crab meat. That’s proper!! Blue crabs usually are not solely discovered inside the Chesapeake, they’re native all through the tributaries bordering the Atlantic Ocean. They don’t migrate from waterway to waterway, blue crabs merely navigate their regional waters, shifting from shallow to deeper depths relying on the season, holding near dwelling. At its core, all crab muffins include a binder; egg or mayonnaise or each & breadcrumbs, in addition to seasoning.

The Variations…Maryland crab muffins are inclined to hold the main target solely on the crabmeat itself. Cooks spend years crafting a cake the place there’s as little binding as potential, simply sufficient to carry the combination collectively. The aim is for that major taste, these sweet-buttery-salty notes, of the recent crab to shine. Au naturale, with only a trace of Outdated Bay, lemon, and a few recent herbs to boost. Pan-fried or broiled for a touch of a crisp exterior and a luscious, tender-flaky inside.

Louisiana crab muffins go for daring! Large, expressive flavors stemming from a scrumptious tradition of assorted delicacies varieties and influences. No subtleties right here. Louisiana cooks like their crab muffins to be a Mardi Gras in your mouth. Along with the traditional binder, you’ll usually discover pops of bell peppers, onion, and celery. No skimping on the seasoning both, liberal dashes of both Creole or Cajun seasoning. Louisiana crab muffins are sometimes crunchier too. As soon as fashioned, they’re coated in further crumbs or cornmeal earlier than being pan-fried or deep fried.

Louisiana-style Crab Muffins 

Serves 4 

Elements:

Crab Cake Combine:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• ¼ cup pink bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup inexperienced bell pepper, chopped
• ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon celery, chopped
• ½ cup mayonnaise
• ¾ cup breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 2 teaspoons Creole mustard
• 2 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 lb. Cameron’s Seafood Lump Crab Meat, drained
• 2 tablespoons recent scallions, chopped

Cornmeal Coating:

• 1 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoons Cajun or Creole seasoning
• Oil for deep frying or pan-frying (about ¼ to ⅓ cup for pan-frying)

Directions

Soften butter in a big skillet over medium warmth. As soon as melted, add bell peppers, onion, and celery to the skillet, and sauté till tender, about 5 minutes. Switch the cooked veggies to a big bowl and put aside to chill for five minutes. As soon as cooled, add the mayo, breadcrumbs, egg, mustard, seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce to the bowl, whisk to mix. Add the crab meat and scallions to the bowl and gently fold till mixed. Put aside to relaxation for five minutes earlier than forming into 8 even muffins.

Place cornmeal, salt, and Cajun or Creole seasoning in a shallow bowl, stir to mix. Coat the crab muffins within the seasoned coating. Warmth oil in a deep fryer or working in batches, if mandatory, warmth oil in a big skillet over medium warmth. As soon as scorching, add the crab muffins and cook dinner for 3-5 minutes per aspect or till cooked by way of and golden brown. Take away from the skillet, or deep fryer, and put aside to empty on a wire rack or paper towels. Serve along with your favourite sauces or serve-withs (we love remoulade sauce and lemon wedges).

Put this Crab Cake Battle to the Check!

Cameron’s Seafood ships blue crab meat, each jumbo lump and lump, on to your door. Making recipe crafting, like this mixture of crab muffins, simple and worry-free. And! Weigh-in in your favourite crab cake. Did you favor the Maryland-style or the Louisiana-style? Forged your vote through e-mail, contact@cameronsseafood.com

Or! Touch upon our social media websites…@cameronsseafoodonline on Instagram or Cameron’s Seafood On-line on Fb.

Are you craving crab muffins, simply not the prep concerned? We acquired you lined! Store our choice of premade Maryland-style crab muffins. No prep mandatory, simply cook dinner and eat! Store immediately.