Zesty Crab Cakes With Tarragon Tartar Sauce Recipe

Name: Zesty Crab Cakes With Tarragon Tartar Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crab Cakes; 16 ounces jumbo lumb crabmeat; 2 egg yolks; 1 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 1 scallion, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 dash Worcestershire sauce; salt and pepper; crushed corn flakes, for coating; Tarragon Tartar Sauce; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish; 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaf, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger; 1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

Crab Cakes
16 ounces jumbo lumb crabmeat
2 egg yolks
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon leaves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper
crushed corn flakes, for coating
Tarragon Tartar Sauce
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons sweet pickled relish
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaf, finely chopped
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
1 tablespoon cilantro, finely chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
salt and pepper

1
Tartar Sauce:
2
Combine all the ingredients listed for the tartar sauce in a small bowl.
3
Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
4
Crab Cakes:
5
In a medium bowl mix together all the ingredients listed for the crab cake except the cornflakes.
6
Let it rest in the fridge for at least 1 hour being max 4 hours.
7
Preheat the oven to 400u00b0F Gently roll the patties in the crushed cornflakes.
8
Transfer the cakes to a baking sheet and top each with 1/2 teaspoon of butter.
9
Bake for 10 minutes then flip and bake for another 10 minutes or until crispy.

1131

kcal

Calories

119

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crab Cakes, 16 ounces jumbo lumb crabmeat, 2 egg yolks, 1 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Zesty Crab Cakes With Tarragon Tartar 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!

Zesty Crab Cakes With Tarragon Tartar Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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