Crab Cakes With Tomatillo Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Tomatillo Cocktail Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the cakes; 2 -3 cups lump crabmeat or 2 -3 cups blue crab meat, drained; 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped; 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste; 2 cups fine breadcrumbs; 1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine; For the sauce; 5 tomatillos; 1 teaspoon horseradish; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, toasted; 1 teaspoon garlic; 2 teaspoons Tabasco jalapeno sauce; 1 tablespoon sugar

Servings: persons

For the cakes
2 -3 cups lump crabmeat or 2 -3 cups blue crab meat, drained
1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped
1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped
1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce, to taste
2 cups fine breadcrumbs
1/4 cup parsley, chopped fine
For the sauce
5 tomatillos
1 teaspoon horseradish
1 teaspoon mustard seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon garlic
2 teaspoons Tabasco jalapeno sauce
1 tablespoon sugar

1
For the cakes- Mix the crab, peppers, onion, parsley lightly.
2
In another bowl, mix the mayo, bread crumbs, paprika, mustard, hot sauce together.
3
Add to the crab mixture.
4
Roll in small balls.
5
Mix the remaining 2 c.
6
bread crumbs and parsley.
7
Roll balls in crumbs.
8
Fry in margarine or butter till brown over med-high heat.
9
For the sauce- Chop the tomatillos, place in a food processor or blender and process til almost smooth, drain.
10
Place in a bowl and add remaining ingredients, stir.
11
Serve with the cakes.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the cakes, 2 -3 cups lump crabmeat or 2 -3 cups blue crab meat, drained, 1/4 cup green pepper, finely chopped, 1/4 cup red pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Tomatillo Cocktail 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 Tomatillo Cocktail Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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