Mom's Crab Cakes

While Maryland Crab Cakes are the most popular style of dish. I had to just about twist my mothers' arm in order to get her to share her favorite recipe with me. My mother is originally from the South, so she likes a flavorful type of cuisine. Now, I know what gives her Crab Cakes that zesty and flavorful taste. This is going to be a fan favorite. So take good notes, and make my Momma proud.

Mom's Crab Cakes


1 Cup Lump crab meat
2 tablespoons Hellman's Relish
1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1 teaspoon Salt
1 small Yellow Onion,finely chopped
1 large Egg
1 1/2 Lemon
Olive oil


In a mixing bowl, combine each of the ingredients. Gently adding each item,one after the other. Finishing with squeezing the juice from the half lemon into the mixture. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Remove product from the refrigerator, form into patties. Place patties into preheat olive oil and cook until golden brown on both sides. Serve with a small Caesar or garden salad. Note: When you are frying the patties, always use the least amount of oil as possible. Crab Cakes were designed to be eaten as a meal of lighter and not as heavy.

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Crab Dip

I thought it would be interesting to make my first recipe something other than Crab Cakes. As much as I love Crab Cakes, I think that a real smooth and creamy Crab Dip is even more irresistible! I never heard of crab dip until I was twenty-four and living in Greenville,North Carolina. I was a college student and waiting tables at a privately-owned restaurant, Annebelle's. On the menu was a crab dip, and it was good! This is the one that I make at home all the time as a treat for special occasions. Try it out, and comment back as to how you like it.

Crab Dip

• 2 packs Philadelphia brand cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tablespoon chopped onions
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  
• 8 ounces crab meat

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large mixing bowl,beat the cream cheese and the sour cream together until smooth. Fold in gently the remaining ingredients. Spoon dip into a medium sized cooking dish. Cook for 30 minutes or until top layer begins to bubble.
Spoon dip on toasted bread squares, crackers or even garlic toast(my mother likes this option). Enjoy.

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Maryland Crab Cakes

This here is a basic recipe for Maryland Crab Cakes. Summer is almost here. Crab cakes should be a light and tasty dish. Nothing heavy on the stomach. Therefore, I like to cook my crab cakes in olive oil. It is lower in calories and offers a lighter taste. Enjoy.

Maryland Crab Cakes

1 Pound Crab meat
3 tablespoon Hellman's mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 Cup Italian bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Parsley
1 large Egg

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A taste of Crab

Welcome to the maiden post of Crab Cake Heaven. My ex girlfriend actually got me interested in crabcakes a few years back. I have always enjoyed the taste of Crab Cakes from that point to now. Initially, I thought that this would be a bit weird to share with you my love for Crab Cakes. But,hey, you have to like something. Here, I will share with you some of the most delicious recipes on making the wonderful dish that we both know and love. Some of the recipes will be of the basic variety. This is to get your mouth watering with the taste of Crab Cakes. From there, we will move on to more exotic treats. Something for the bolder and more complex taste. But, what will a site on Crab Cakes be without the discussion of the various types of crabs and their habits. I think you will find this site, both interesting and tasty! We will also sneak in a few recipes on salmon cakes also. Yikes! I am sure my mother will be more than welcome to contribute to this site.

Because this site is so fun, feel free to comment and send me some of your favorite recipes. The good ones, I will post on the site. Thievery is the best form of flattery in cooking.

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