Crab Cakes With Lemon Butter And Plum Tomato Salsa

Name: Crab Cakes With Lemon Butter And Plum Tomato Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: salsa; 2 cups tomatoes (plum tomatoes); 1/2 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped; 1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; crab cake; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 pinch cayenne pepper; 1 cup breadcrumbs, fresh made from fresh French bread; 1 1/2 lbs crabmeat, fresh and picked over; 1/2 cup green onion, chopped; 2 large eggs, beaten to blend; lemon butter; 1/4 cup white wine, dry; 3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh; 2 tablespoons shallots, minced; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup butter, chilled, unsalted, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 sticks); 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

salsa
2 cups tomatoes (plum tomatoes)
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice, fresh
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
crab cake
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup red bell pepper, chopped
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 cup breadcrumbs, fresh made from fresh French bread
1 1/2 lbs crabmeat, fresh and picked over
1/2 cup green onion, chopped
2 large eggs, beaten to blend
lemon butter
1/4 cup white wine, dry
3 tablespoons lemon juice, fresh
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1 bay leaf
1 cup butter, chilled, unsalted, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 sticks)
2 tablespoons heavy cream
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons olive oil

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["For Salsa:", "Mix all ingredients in bowl. Season with salt and pepper.", "(Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and chill.).", "For Crab Cakes: Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.", "Add bell peppers, onion, and garlic; saute until tender about 3 minutes.", "Mix Worcestershire sauce , cayenne, and then breadcrumbs.", "Saute 2 minutes.", "Remove skillet from heat. Mix in crabmeat and green onions.", "Season with salt and pepper; mix in eggs.", "Using about 1/3 cup for each, shape mixture into 16 3/4"" crab cakes.", "Arrange on baking sheet.", "Lemon Butter: Mix first 4 ingredients in medium skillet.", "Boil over medium heat until reduced to glaze, about 2 minutes.", "Discard bay leaf.", "Add 1 cup butter, 1 piece at a time, whisking until melted before adding next piece (occasionally remove from heat to prevent boiling).", "Whisk in cream; season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 hours ahead. Let stand at room temperature.).", "Melt 1 1/2 tablespoons butter with 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil in each of 2 heavy large skilets over medium heat.", "Add half of crab cakes to each skillet.", "Saute until cooked through and golden, about 5 minutes per side.", "Rewarm lemon butter over low heat, whisking often (do not boil). Divide among 8 plates. Arrange 2 crab ccakes on each plate. Top with salsa."]

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: salsa, 2 cups tomatoes (plum tomatoes), 1/2 cup onion, chopped, 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Lemon Butter And Plum Tomato Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

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