crab cakes without mayo or miracle whip?

Question

I have an aversion to mayo, I think it is disgusting and don't use it in my cooking. I am making crab cakes for the first time ever, the recipe calls for mustard, worcestershire, bread crumbs and one egg. Will those be enough of a binding agent to make up for the 3 tbsp of mayo the recipe calls for? Should I increase the 1 tbsp of mustard to two tbsp to make up for the difference? Thanks for any tips.

Answer 1

That might be just fine, or you could try a little sour cream with it too. Greek yogurt is also a good substitute (plain yogurts, of course)

Answer 2

Crab Cake Recipe No Mayo

Answer 3

No do not add extra mustard. That'll make your crab cake too spicy. You don't want to over power your cakes with the mustard. Perhaps 1 tablespoon of ranch dressing, unless you don't like that either. If not your cakes should hold well enough I noticed you didn't say bread crumbs or flour. I use St. Autrys seafood breading in my crab mix. That way it won't fall apart. I like a little risotto in my cakes sometimes too. Good Luck!

Answer 4

CRAB CAKES



1 lb. crab meat

3/4 c. celery, finely chopped

3/4 c. onion, finely chopped

1 1/2 c. fine cracker crumbs (save 1/2 c. to roll cakes in)

1 tsp. parsley, crumbled

1 tsp. dry mustard

1/4 c. milk

1 cube butter, melted

1 tbsp. green pepper (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste



Mix all together and chill. Make into ball shape and flatten. Roll in 1 beaten egg and remainder of crumbs. Deep fry at 375 degrees.

Answer 5

CRAB CAKES WITHOUT MAYO

THIS IS MY RECIPE U USE NO MAYO OR COOL WHIP BUT U CAN SERVE THEM WITH BASIL MAYO (RECIPE AT BOTTOM)



Crab Cakes:



2 tablespoons olive oil

2 stalks celery stalks, very finely chopped

2/3 cup finely chopped onion

1 pound lump crabmeat (picked over - no shells)

2 2/3 cups bread crumbs dry white bread crumbs

1/4 cup chopped fresh chives

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

6 tablespoons all-purpose flour

3 large eggs



Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion; sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to large bowl. Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup bread crumbs, chopped chives, parsley and reserved 1/2 cup of mayonnaise.



Season mixture to taste with salt and pepper. Mix very gently so not to crush all the crab meat - you want nice & chunky.



Using scant 1/3 cup mixture for each cake, form into twelve 2 1/2 inch diameter cakes. Arrange cakes on baking sheet. Chill for at least one good hour.



NOTE: the crab cakes (up to this point) and the mayonnaise can all be made up to one day ahead.



Place flour in small bowl. Whisk eggs to blend in another small bowl. Place remaining 2 cups bread crumbs in medium bowl. Coat each crab cake with flour. Dip into beaten egg, then into bread crumbs, coating completely.



Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat.



Editor's Note: Be sure the oil and skillet are hot when you add the crab cakes or food may stick. Avoid the temptation to flip too soon, before they have a chance to set somewhat and obtain some structure.



Add crab cakes in batches: cook until golden brown and heated through, adding more oil as necessary, about 5 minutes per side.



Serve the crab cakes with the basil mayonnaise. (See below).





Mayonnaise:



20 whole fresh basil leaves

1 1/2 cups real mayonnaise

2 teaspoons Dijon mustard



Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds and drain.

Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool. Drain and pat the leaves dry.



Finely chop basil. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and cayenne in medium bowl. Set aside 1/2 cup for the crab cakes. Mix basil into remaining mayonnaise.



Submitted by: Kathy Palmer

Answer 6

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Answer 7

Try substituting plain yogurt or sour cream. I don't like mayo either, so I use yogurt or sour cream in tuna salad or egg salad.

Answer 8

Fruits. Bananas are my favorite. btw did you know that tomatoes are the #1 selling fruits? true beans