The succulent taste of shrimp combined with the sweet decadent crab meat makes the best-fried shrimp crab cake topped with crispy bacon the most delicious sandwich I have ever cooked.
If you love shrimp and you love crab, you will dance your way to seafood heaven eating this shrimp crab cake fried or baked it is full of umami delightful flavor.
The key to any recipe is flavor. You want the herbs and spices to burst decadent flavor to your taste buds. An explosion party should be going on in your mouth. That is exactly what my shrimp crab cake with bacon sandwich does. Let's take the pig to the sea.
Ingredients Shrimp Crab & Bacon Sandwich
Shrimp- large or jumbo shrimp can be used for this recipe
Crab Meat- lump or combo special crab meat is also used 8 oz can
Bread crumbs- I like using herb stuffing but Italian bread crumbs or panko is fine. Crackers are another option but not too much you want this to be about the seafood, not a filler
Mayonnaise- is used as one of the binding elements in the recipe
Egg- definitely need the egg to bind the crab and shrimp together so it won't break and crumble
Lemon- gives the cake tang and acid
Worcestershire Sauce- gives a savory, tangy, sweet, and salty balance to the recipe
Dijon Mustard- provides a tangy burst of flavor
Garlic Powder- is less assertive than fresh garlic but still provides that garlicky kick to the cakes
Old Bay- provides a spicy kick
Black Pepper- carries a complex flavor profile of piney, citrusy notes from the active ingredient black peppercorn
Onion Powder- is sweet and savory and needs to boost the flavor
Paprika- adds a subtle earthiness
Basil- has hints of mint, anise, and pepper the balance of sweet and savory
Let's Cook!
Clean, cut, and season the shrimp with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, garlic powder, old bay, black pepper, onion powder, basil, and paprika. Cut the shrimp into bite-size pieces and set to the side to marinate.
In a second bowl whisk together the mayo, dijon mustard, black pepper, old bay, Worcestershire sauce, and egg. Blend well.
Crush the herb dressing or fold in the bread crumbs, shrimp, and crab meat and form the shrimp crab cakes. Place cakes in the oven to bake or in a frying pan with a little oil and fry them until golden brown on both sides
Fry the bacon and set aside. A great crab sauce to the recipe combines mayo, dill relish, garlic powder, sriracha, and hot sauce.
Bon Appetit, ENJOY!
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