Golden Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Golden Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) curry powder; 3 to 4 drops hot red pepper sauce; 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves or allspice; 1/8 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) paprika; 1/4 tsp (1 ml) dry mustard; salt and pepper; 1 lb (.5 kg). fresh lump crabmeat; 3 to 5 tbsp (70 ml). bread crumbs; corn or peanut oil; 1/4 red bell pepper; 1/4 yellow bell pepper; 1/2 jalepeno pepper; 1 cup (225 ml) cold butter, diced; 1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh mushrooms, chopped; 2 shallots, chopped; 1 sprig fresh thyme; 1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine; 1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock; 1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice; 1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream; fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise
1/2 tsp (2 ml) curry powder
3 to 4 drops hot red pepper sauce
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
1/8 tsp (1 ml) ground cloves or allspice
1/8 tsp (1 ml) cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp (2 ml) paprika
1/4 tsp (1 ml) dry mustard
salt and pepper
1 lb (.5 kg). fresh lump crabmeat
3 to 5 tbsp (70 ml). bread crumbs
corn or peanut oil
1/4 red bell pepper
1/4 yellow bell pepper
1/2 jalepeno pepper
1 cup (225 ml) cold butter, diced
1/2 cup (125 ml) fresh mushrooms, chopped
2 shallots, chopped
1 sprig fresh thyme
1/4 cup (60 ml) dry white wine
1/4 cup (60 ml) white wine vinegar
1/2 cup (125 ml) chicken stock
1/4 cup (60 ml) lemon juice
1/4 cup (60 ml) heavy cream
fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
Combine egg, mayonnaise and seasoning.
2
Add crab and enough breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture (not too much).
3
Stir carefully to blend; mixture should be firm yet moist,and should hold together.
4
Form about 6 patties, depending on your size preferences, and set on wax paper for a few minutes to dry slightly.
5
Heat some oil in pan and pan-fry until golden on both sides (few minutes on each side is good).
6
Serve with sauce.
7
Place seeded, deveined pepper sections under the broiler until charred black; discard skin.
8
Dice peppers small and set aside.
9
Heat 1 tbsp (15 ml).
10
butter over medium heat and saute mushrooms, shallots and thyme for about 2 min.
11
Add wine, vinegar and stock and cook until liquids reduce by half - about ten minutes.
12
Stir in cream and reduce by half - about five minutes.
13
Over low heat, whisk in remaining butter, gradually, piece by piece - creating an emulsion.
14
Strain, if desired, and season with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
15
And stir in the diced, roasted peppers and serve warm.
16
serve or if you prefer, you may puree sauce in blender.

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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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 27 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tbsp (30 ml) mayonnaise, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) curry powder, 3 to 4 drops hot red pepper sauce, 1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire sauce, and more.

Yes, Golden Crab Cakes 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!

Golden Crab Cakes

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