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: 2 red peppers, grilled then peeled; 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar; 1 tablespoon olive oil; salt and pepper; 1 lb flaked crabmeat; 2 teaspoons freshly chopped dill; 12 red pepper, finely diced; 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs; salt and pepper; 1 egg; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (preferably white); ½ teaspoon dry mustard; ⅓ cup lemon juice; ⅓ cup breadcrumbs; ¼ cup clarified butter (melted, solids strained out)

Servings: persons

2 red peppers, grilled then peeled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 lb flaked crabmeat
2 teaspoons freshly chopped dill
12 red pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (preferably white)
½ teaspoon dry mustard
⅓ cup lemon juice
⅓ cup breadcrumbs
¼ cup clarified butter (melted, solids strained out)

1
To make sauce: Combine peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.
2
Blend in blender until smooth.
3
To make crab cakes: Combine dill, diced pepper, 2 Tbsp bread crumbs, pepper and salt.
4
Add crab meat and stir together.
5
Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice together and fold into crab mixture.
6
Shape into 6 or 8 cakes and press into bread crumbs to give light coating.
7
Add clarified butter to frying pan and heat over medium heat.
8
Add crab cakes and brown each side.
9
Serve on individual plates topped with roasted red pepper sauce.

397

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* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 red peppers, grilled then peeled, 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar, 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt and pepper, 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.

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Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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