Jul 14 2026
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Cakes On Cakes Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rooster- Annapolis
Time1h 30m
Serves4

blue crab cakes/cornmeal pancakes/fried green tomatoes/chipotle hollandaise/asparagus/corn salsa/old bay.

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Ingredients

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Blue Crab Cakes

Cornmeal Pancakes

Fried Green Tomatoes

Chipotle Hollandaise

Asparagus

Corn Salsa

Method

Blue Crab Cakes

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large bowl, combine the blue crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, and egg. Mix gently until combined.

  2. 2

    Add Bread Crumbs

    Fold in the bread crumbs until the mixture holds together. If too wet, add more bread crumbs as needed.

  3. 3

    Form the Cakes

    Shape the mixture into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter.

  4. 4

    Cook the Cakes

    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

Cornmeal Pancakes

  1. 5

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a bowl, whisk together cornmeal, all-purpose flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.

  2. 6

    Combine Wet Ingredients

    In another bowl, whisk the milk and egg together. Melt the butter and add it to the wet mixture.

  3. 7

    Combine All Ingredients

    Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.

  4. 8

    Cook the Pancakes

    Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour a ladle of batter onto the skillet. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden.

Fried Green Tomatoes

  1. 9

    Prepare the Tomatoes

    Slice the green tomatoes into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 10

    Set Up Breading Station

    In one bowl, place flour. In another bowl, whisk together egg and milk. In a third bowl, place cornmeal.

  3. 11

    Bread the Tomatoes

    Dredge each slice of tomato in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then coat with cornmeal.

  4. 12

    Fry the Tomatoes

    In a large pan, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Fry the breaded tomatoes for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.

Chipotle Hollandaise

  1. 13

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

  2. 14

    Whisk Egg Yolks

    In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks until they become pale.

  3. 15

    Combine Ingredients

    Slowly drizzle in the melted butter while whisking continuously. Add the chipotle in adobo, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

  4. 16

    Serve

    Keep the hollandaise warm until ready to serve over the crab cakes.

Asparagus

  1. 17

    Prepare Asparagus

    Wash the asparagus and trim the woody ends.

  2. 18

    Season and Roast

    Toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt. Roast in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 10-12 minutes until tender.

Corn Salsa

  1. 19

    Prepare Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine corn kernels, finely chopped red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.

  2. 20

    Mix Together

    Toss everything together until well combined. Adjust seasoning to taste.

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