Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mayonnaise; 4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce; 3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno chili; 1 pound crabmeat, coarsely chopped; 1 large egg, beaten to blend; 5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

Servings: persons

1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeno chili
1 pound crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend
5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

1
Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl.
2
Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat.
4
Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeno; saute 3 minutes.
5
Transfer to large bowl.
6
Mix in crab, egg, 1/2 cup chili mayonnaise, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
7
Form crab mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup for each.
8
Dredge cakes in remaining 3 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, turning to coat.
9
Place on baking sheet.
10
Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
11
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
12
Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
13
Transfer to plates.
14
Serve, passing remaining chili mayonnaise separately.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mayonnaise, 4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce, 3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes with Red Chili 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.

Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayonnaise

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