Kriibelen (Luxembourgish Crab Cakes)
Delicate and flavorful crab cakes made with fresh crab meat, breadcrumbs, herbs, and a touch of lemon. These are often pan-fried until golden brown and served with a remoulade sauce.
🧂 Ingredients
- 400 g Crab meat(fresh or good quality canned, picked over for shells)
- 100 g Breadcrumbs(panko or fresh breadcrumbs)
- 1 large Egg(beaten)
- 2 tbsp Mayonnaise
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tbsp Lemon juice
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley(chopped)
- 1 tbsp Chives(chopped)
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper(freshly ground)
- 2 tbsp Butter or oil(for frying)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, beaten egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, chopped parsley, chives, salt, and pepper. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cakes tough.
- 2
Form the mixture into 4-6 patties, about 1.5 cm thick. If the mixture is too wet, add a little more breadcrumbs.
- 3
Heat the butter or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- 4
Carefully place the crab cakes in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and heated through.
- 5
Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
- 6
Serve hot, ideally with a remoulade sauce or a lemon wedge.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Use good quality crab meat for the best flavor.
- ✓Don't overwork the mixture when forming the patties.
- ✓Ensure the skillet is hot before adding the crab cakes for a nice sear.
🔄 Variations
- Add a pinch of cayenne pepper for a little heat.
- Serve on a bed of mixed greens.
- Incorporate finely diced red bell pepper for color and crunch.