Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cilantro Mayonnaise; 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use fat free salad dressing.); 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 1/2 lemon, juice of; 6 -8 drops red hot pepper sauce; Crab Cakes; 2 cups corn flake crumbs; 1 lb crabmeat; 1/4 cup diced green pepper; 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons fat-free salad dressing; 3 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce; 1 egg (I use egg substitute.); salt; pepper; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Servings: persons

Cilantro Mayonnaise
1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use fat free salad dressing.)
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 lemon, juice of
6 -8 drops red hot pepper sauce
Crab Cakes
2 cups corn flake crumbs
1 lb crabmeat
1/4 cup diced green pepper
2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
3 tablespoons mayonnaise or 3 tablespoons fat-free salad dressing
3 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon red hot pepper sauce
1 egg (I use egg substitute.)
salt
pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1
Mix the ingredients for the mayonnaise and set aside.
2
If making day before, refrigerate until ready to use.
3
Mix 1 cup of the corn flake crumbs with remainder of ingredients for crab cakes.
4
Divide the mixture into 12 equal portions and form into cakes.
5
Place the remaining crumbs in shallow dish and dip cakes into crumbs turning to coat.
6
Heat 1 Tbsp of olive oil in heavy skillet and saute crab cakes until browned and cooked through about 4 to 5 minutes per side turning once.
7
Add additional oil as needed to keep the crab cakes from sticking.
8
Serve topped with the cilantro mayonnaise.

585

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cilantro Mayonnaise, 1/2 cup mayonnaise (I use fat free salad dressing.), 1/2 cup chopped cilantro, 1/2 lemon, juice of, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Crab Cakes With Cilantro Mayonnaise

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Variations & substitutions

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