Crisp Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crisp Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 pound skinless cod or flounder fillet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 5 scallions, thinly sliced; 3 jalapenos, seeded and minced; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over; 1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs; 3/4 cup mayonnaise; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Pure olive oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1/4 pound skinless cod or flounder fillet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 scallions, thinly sliced
3 jalapenos, seeded and minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon chopped parsley
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 chipotle chile in adobo, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Pure olive oil, for frying

1
In a mini food processor, puree the fish.
2
Transfer to a large bowl and add the scallions, jalapenos, lemon juice, parsley, cayenne, salt, pepper and mayonnaise and mix thoroughly.
3
Using a rubber spatula, gently fold in the crabmeat.
4
Form the mixture into 8 cakes.
5
Coat the cakes with the panko and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
6
In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chipotle, lemon juice, Old Bay and mustard and season with salt and black pepper.
7
Cover and refrigerate.
8
In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1/4 inch of olive oil until shimmering.
9
Add the crab cakes and cook over moderate heat until browned and heated through, about 3 minutes per side.
10
Serve the crab cakes with the chipotle mayonnaise.

650

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 pound skinless cod or flounder fillet, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 5 scallions, thinly sliced, 3 jalapenos, seeded and minced, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Crisp Crab Cakes with Chipotle 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.

Crisp Crab Cakes with Chipotle Mayonnaise

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