Hawaiian-Style Sauteed Crab Cakes With Papaya-Basil Sauce Recipe

Name: Hawaiian-Style Sauteed Crab Cakes With Papaya-Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crab Cakes; 4 cups lump crabmeat; 4 eggs; salt; cayenne pepper; 8 teaspoons minced fresh coriander; 4 teaspoons chopped red bell peppers; 2 teaspoons chopped garlic; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 2 -3 cups fresh breadcrumbs; 4 tablespoons olive oil; Papaya Basil Sauce; 1 cup dry white wine; 1 medium ripe papaya, diced; 1 shallot, diced; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces; salt and pepper; 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger; 2 limes, juice of; 4 sprigs fresh basil

Servings: persons

Crab Cakes
4 cups lump crabmeat
4 eggs
salt
cayenne pepper
8 teaspoons minced fresh coriander
4 teaspoons chopped red bell peppers
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
2 -3 cups fresh breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil
Papaya Basil Sauce
1 cup dry white wine
1 medium ripe papaya, diced
1 shallot, diced
1/2 cup heavy cream
3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
salt and pepper
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
2 limes, juice of
4 sprigs fresh basil

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For crab cakes:
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In a mixing bowl, combine the crab meat, eggs, salt, cayenne pepper, coriander, red pepper, garlic, and ginger. Blend well.
3
Form the mixture by hand into 8 cakes. Place the bread crumbs on a planted and dip the crab cakes into the crumbs until well-coated.
4
Heat the olive oil in a skillet and when hot add the crab cakes and saute until the cakes are golden on both sides, about 2 minutes.
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To serve pour sauce on a plate and top with the crab cakes.
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For the Papaya-Basil Sauce:
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In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the wine, papaya, and shallot. Reduce the liquid by two-thirds, then add teh cream and reduce again by two-thirds. Slowly whisk in the butter, piece by piece, melting one before incorporating another. Season with salt, pepper, ginger, and lime juice. Put the mixture into a blender and blend until the ingredients are well combined.
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Pour the sauce into a bowl and add the basil. Allow it to infuse for at least 20 minutes before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crab Cakes, 4 cups lump crabmeat, 4 eggs, salt, and more.

Yes, Hawaiian-Style Sauteed Crab Cakes With Papaya-Basil 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.

Hawaiian-Style Sauteed Crab Cakes With Papaya-Basil Sauce

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