Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Sauce; 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced; 2 tablespoons minced shallots; 1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; salt; pepper; Crab cakes; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 granny smith apple, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced; 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon; 1 dash hot sauce; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; salt; pepper; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 -2 cup seasoned bread crumbs; 1 cup canola oil

Servings: persons

Sauce
1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt
pepper
Crab cakes
8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 granny smith apple, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1 dash hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup canola oil

1
Combine sauce ingredients in a food processor.
2
Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
3
Cover and refrigerate.
4
Combine crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, onion, apple, parsley, tarragon, hot sauce, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl.
5
Stir until well-blended.
6
Shape into 12 patties.
7
Dredge in breadcrumbs.
8
Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
9
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
10
Cook patties until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side.
11
Serve the sauce separately.

1071

kcal

Calories

113

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 25 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Sauce, 1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper 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 Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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