Crab Cakes with Creamy Caper Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes with Creamy Caper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 cup drained capers, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives; 1 1/2 pounds crabmeat; 1 cup plus 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/4 cup spicy brown mustard; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 cup or more vegetable oil (for frying)

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 cup drained capers, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup chopped fresh chives
1 1/2 pounds crabmeat
1 cup plus 2 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/4 cup spicy brown mustard
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten to blend
2 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
1/2 cup or more vegetable oil (for frying)

1
Whisk all ingredients in medium bowl.
2
(Can be made 2 days ahead.
3
Cover and refrigerate.)
4
Combine crabmeat, 1 cup breadcrumbs, and next five ingredients in large bowl.
5
Spread 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs on rimmed baking sheet.
6
Using 1/4-cup capacity ice-cream scoop, form crab mixture into 24 small balls.
7
Flatten slightly.
8
Coat crab cakes in breadcrumbs, transfer to another baking sheet.
9
Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 1 day.
10
Heat 1/2 cup oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
11
Working in batches, fry crab cakes until brown, adding more oil to skillet as needed, about 4 minutes per side.
12
Transfer 2 crab cakes to each of 12 plates.
13
Serve, passing caper sauce alongside.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1/2 cup drained capers, coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes with Creamy Caper Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Crab Cakes with Creamy Caper Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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