Crab Cakes with Sassy Tartar Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes with Sassy Tartar
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) bottle tartar sauce; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 6 dashes hot sauce; 1 scallion finely chopped; 12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 1/2 cup herb seasoned bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay); 1 egg; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 10 saltine crackers; Vegetable oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 (10-ounce) bottle tartar sauce
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
6 dashes hot sauce
1 scallion finely chopped
12 ounces lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup herb seasoned bread crumbs
1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 egg
1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 saltine crackers
Vegetable oil, for frying

1
In small bowl combine all ingredients and mix well.
2
In a medium bowl, add crabmeat, mayonnaise, bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, egg, and lemon juice.
3
Stir to combine.
4
Form 6 crab cakes approximately 2 1/2 inches diameter and place on baking sheet.
5
In small plastic bag crush the saltine crackers and place into shallow dish.
6
Lightly dredge the formed crab cakes into the crushed crackers and set aside.
7
In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to cover bottom of pan.
8
When oil is hot, fry crab cakes in batches for about 3 minutes per side or until just golden brown.
9
Transfer to a sheet pan or plate lined with a paper towel.
10
Serve crab cakes with tartar sauce.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10-ounce) bottle tartar sauce, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, 6 dashes hot sauce, 1 scallion finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes with Sassy Tartar 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 Sassy Tartar

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