Recipe For Crab Cakes

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Please give me a recipe for crab cakes using imitation crab

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Certainly! Here is a recipe for **Imitation Crab Meat Cakes** that you can try: Ingredients: - 1 pound imitation crab meat - 1/2 cup Ritz cracker crumbs - 1/4 cup mayonnaise - 1 egg, slightly beaten - 1/4 cup onion, chopped - 1/4 teaspoon salt - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder - 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley - 1/4 cup vegetable oil Instructions: 1. Crush the Ritz crackers in a ziplock bag and set aside. 2. Shred the imitation crab meat and place it in a mixing bowl. 3. Add the mayonnaise, slightly beaten egg, chopped onion, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and dried parsley to the mixing bowl. 4. Mix all the ingredients well. 5. Add the crushed Ritz crackers to the mixing bowl and mix again. 6. Form the mixture into 8 equal crab cakes. 7. Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. 8. Fry the crab cakes in the skillet until golden brown on both sides. 9. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce. Enjoy your delicious **Imitation Crab Meat Cakes**! 😋 Source: Conversation with Bing, 1/20/2024 (1) Easy Imitation Crab Cakes - Gregcipes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5A4wkfRpTo. (2) How to Make Perfectly Easy Crab Cakes | The Stay At Home Chef. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF_79EONUEQ. (3) How to make dreamy imitation crab, crab cakes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUhUPkO6wN8. (4) Imitation Crab Meat Cakes Recipe : Taste of Southern. https://www.tasteofsouthern.com/imitation-crab-meat-cakes-recipe/. (5) Crab Cakes with Imitation Crab Meat - Thrift and Spice. https://thriftandspice.com/crab-cakes/. (6) Imitation Crab Cakes - Jamie Geller. https://jamiegeller.com/recipes/imitation-crab-cakes/. (7) Imitation Crab Cakes - Cheap Recipe Blog. https://www.cheaprecipeblog.com/2021/03/imitation-crab-cakes/.

Certainly! Imitation crab, made from surimi (a processed seafood made of starch and finely pulverized white fish), is a great and affordable alternative for crab cakes. Here's a simple recipe for making crab cakes with imitation crab: ### Ingredients - 2 cups of imitation crab meat, shredded - 1/4 cup mayonnaise - 1 large egg - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard - 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce - 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce (optional) - 1/2 cup breadcrumbs or cracker crumbs - 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions or chives - 1/4 cup finely chopped bell pepper (optional) - 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (or any seafood seasoning) - Salt and pepper to taste - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or butter, for frying ### Instructions 1. **Prepare the Imitation Crab**: In a large bowl, shred the imitation crab meat into small, flaky pieces using your fingers or a fork. 2. **Mix Wet Ingredients**: Add the mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and hot sauce to the bowl. Mix these ingredients until well combined. 3. **Add Dry Ingredients**: Add the breadcrumbs, green onions, bell pepper (if using), and Old Bay seasoning to the mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir everything together until the mixture is well combined. If the mixture is too wet, you can add a bit more breadcrumbs. 4. **Form Crab Cakes**: Using your hands, form the mixture into small patties, about the size of a golf ball, then flatten them slightly. 5. **Chill (Optional)**: For best results, cover and chill the crab cakes in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This step helps them hold together better when cooking. 6. **Cook the Crab Cakes**: Heat the oil or butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes to the skillet (don't overcrowd the pan). Cook for about 3-5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crispy. 7. **Serve**: Serve the crab cakes hot, with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce, like tartar sauce or a remoulade. Enjoy your imitation crab cakes as a delicious appetizer or main course!