Crab Cakes with Creamy Chili Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes with Creamy Chili Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce; 1/2 cup whipping cream; 1/4 cup sake; 1/4 cup fresh lime juice; 1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs; 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over; 1/3 cup chopped green onions; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 large egg; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
1/3 cup chopped green onions
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
3
Add chili garlic sauce and stir 1 minute.
4
Add cream, sake and lime juice.
5
Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
6
Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl.
9
Stir 2 tablespoons egg mixture into crab mixture (mixture will be dry).
10
Discard remaining egg mixture.
11
Form crab mixture into four 2 1/2- to 3-inch round patties, using about 1/2 cupful for each.
12
Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
13
Add crab cakes and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
14
Transfer to plates.
15
Drizzle sauce over and serve.

465

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 shallots, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes with Creamy Chili 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.

Crab Cakes with Creamy Chili Sauce

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