Best 10 Crab Cakes With Creamy Chili Sauce Recipes

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Embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the art of crafting delectable crab cakes, complemented by a luscious creamy chili sauce. This symphony of flavors will tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience to new heights. Prepare to unravel the secrets behind creating perfect crab cakes, ensuring a tender and succulent interior encased in a golden-brown, crispy crust. Discover the perfect balance of herbs, spices, and seasonings that bring each bite to life. Let's embark on this culinary journey together, where we'll transform ordinary ingredients into an extraordinary dish that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB CAKE RECIPE WITH CREAMY CRAB CAKE SAUCE



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My favorite crab cake recipe for tender crab cakes loaded with seasoned lump crab meat, drizzled with homemade creamy crab cake sauce, always a hit.

Provided by Mike Hultquist

Categories     Main Course

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 25

¾ cup bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning (or more to taste)
1 tsp garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 egg (beaten)
2 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce
1 tablespoon whole grain spicy mustard
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Juice of a lemon
1 stalk celery (chopped)
1 shallot (chopped)
1 serrano pepper (chopped)
1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
1 pound fresh lump crab meat
2 tablespoons butter
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon whole grain spicy mustard
1 tablespoon of your favorite hot sauce
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers
1 tablespoon diced celery
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
Juice from half a lemon
2 cloves garlic (minced)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper to make the crab cakes. Mix well.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, celery, shallot, serrano and parsley.
  • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry and mix with a fork. Add the crab meat and hand mix. Form them into 6 crab cakes and set them on a large plate.
  • Next, make the Cajun Cream Sauce by processing the mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, pickled jalapenos, celery, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice and minced garlic in a food processor until smooth. Pour into a bowl and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • Heat a large pan to medium heat and add the butter. Add the crab cakes and cook them for 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until they are nicely browned on both sides. Serve with the Cajun Cream Sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, Carbohydrate 13 g, Protein 17 g, Fat 23 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Sodium 1113 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CRAB CAKES WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 large crab cakes or 6 smaller crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 stick sweet, unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon crab boil seasoning (recommended: Old Bay)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat
1 lemon, juiced
3/4 sour cream
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup ketchup
1 cup chili sauce
1/4 cup prepared horseradish, strained and liquid removed
1 teaspoon hot sauce (recommend: Tabasco)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the bread crumbs, salt, crab boil seasoning, and pepper and stir with a wooden spoon until the butter is fully incorporated. Remove from the heat and allow to cool.
  • Put the crabmeat in a large bowl, and pick through to remove all the shells. Add the lemon juice and toss. Mix in the sour cream, egg, flour, parsley, mustard, and prepared bread crumb mixture. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Form the crab mixture into 6 patties, approximately 2 1/4-ounces each. Coat each patty in flour and shake off excess.
  • Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook until evenly browned, about 2 minutes on each side. Transfer to a serving platter and serve with the Oyster House Cocktail sauce on the side.
  • Mix all the ingredients together and store in an airtight container until ready to use.

CRAB CAKES WITH SPICY CREAM



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Provided by Ellie Krieger

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

Canola oil cooking spray
2 teaspoons canola oil
2 scallions, thinly sliced, green and white parts
1 medium green bell pepper, finely diced
1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
1 tablespoon finely grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves of garlic
1 pound of crab claw meat, picked over
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves, plus 18 whole cilantro leaves
1 large egg, beaten to mix
1 cup of Panko breadcrumbs, or regular unseasoned breadcrumbs
3 tablespoons canola mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup nonfat, plain Greek-style thickened yogurt
1 teaspoon hot chili-garlic sauce, such as Sriracha, plus more to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Spray a baking sheet with canola oil cooking spray.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet over a medium-high heat. Add the scallion, green pepper, and jalapeno and cook until the peppers soften slightly, about 3 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for one minute more. Set aside to cool slightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl combine the pepper-scallion mixture with the crab, lime zest, lime juice, cilantro, egg, 1/2 cup of the Panko, 1 tablespoon of the mayonnaise, and the salt.
  • Put the remaining 1/2 cup Panko on a plate. Form the crab mixture into 8 crab cakes and gently roll each in the Panko and place on the prepared baking sheet. Spray the tops of the crab cakes with the canola oil cooking spray to coat lightly.
  • Bake the crab cakes until they are golden brown on the bottom, about 10 minutes. Gently turn them over and cook for 10 minutes on the other side. In the meantime, in a small bowl stir together the yogurt with the remaining 2 tablespoons mayonnaise and the chili-garlic sauce.
  • To serve, top each crab cake with about 1/2 teaspoon of the spicy cream and one cilantro leaf.
  • Excellent source of: Copper, Phosphorus, Protein, Selenium, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Zinc
  • Good source of: Calcium, Folate, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Potassium, Vitamin B6

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 14 grams, SaturatedFat 1 grams, Cholesterol 170 milligrams, Sodium 770 milligrams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 29 grams

CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE



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The best crab cakes are freshly made and cooked in your skillet just until crunchy on the outside. The remoulade sauce is inspired by New Orleans cooking, and you can adjust the spice levels with more or less horseradish and Louisiana-style hot sauce. Crisp French fries make a great side, but you can go lighter with marinated green bean salad.

Provided by Ball Park Buns

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Ball Park Buns

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 24

8 Ball Park® Hamburger Buns
1 tablespoon butter, melted, or more as needed
¾ cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons chopped green onion
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 teaspoons ketchup
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
1 teaspoon garlic granules
2 dashes hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
salt and pepper to taste
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, beaten
1 ½ teaspoons minced red onion
½ tablespoon minced Italian parsley
2 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained, picked clean
2 cups fine bread or cracker crumbs, divided
3 teaspoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
½ teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoons ground black pepper
1 pinch cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Trimmings to include lettuce, tomato and onion, as desired, plus lemon wedges

Steps:

  • To make sauce, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl and whisk well. Cover and hold in refrigerator.
  • To make crab cakes, combine mayonnaise, egg, red onion and parsley in a large bowl, stirring well with a fork.
  • Add crab, 1 cup bread crumbs, seafood seasoning, salt, pepper, paprika and cayenne. Stir until combined; the mixture will be fairly loose and wet.
  • Shape mixture into 8 patties of equal size. Coat each patty in remaining bread crumbs to make a crust.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat and cook patties for about 8 minutes, turning just once about halfway through cooking, just until uniformly golden brown.
  • Meanwhile, brush hamburger buns with melted butter and toast at 400 degrees F just until they begin to brown at edges.
  • To serve, place patty on each bun, top with remoulade sauce and desired trimmings. Serve with extra sauce and lemon wedges on the table.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 707.3 calories, Carbohydrate 62.7 g, Cholesterol 99.9 mg, Fat 41.2 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 1440.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

CRAB CAKES WITH CILANTRO-SOUR CREAM SAUCE



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This crab cakes recipe can be used to make a hearty dinner or bite-sized hors d'oeuvres!

Provided by MMZEHER

Categories     Crab Cakes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 large eggs, beaten
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
¼ cup diced red onion
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
¼ teaspoon salt
1 pinch cayenne pepper
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well picked over
2 cups dry bread crumbs, divided
Sauce:
1 ⅓ cups sour cream, or more to taste
⅔ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup minced red bell pepper
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 pinch cayenne pepper
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¼ cup corn oil for frying

Steps:

  • Put eggs, lemon juice, mayonnaise, bell pepper, onion, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, and black pepper in a mixing bowl and mix well. Gently fold in crabmeat and 1/2 of the bread crumbs.
  • Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Coat both sides in remaining bread crumbs. Place patties on waxed paper and freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Prepare the sauce: Mix sour cream, mayonnaise, bell pepper, garlic, lemon juice, cilantro, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper.
  • Heat 1/2 of the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Carefully add patties to hot oil in batches. Fry until golden, about 30 seconds on each side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining patties, adding remaining oil as needed.
  • Transfer patties to a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a patty should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
  • Serve patties with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 835.4 calories, Carbohydrate 48.8 g, Cholesterol 167.2 mg, Fat 63.1 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1010.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY CHILI SAUCE



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These are sooo good! I made these for a dinner party this past weekend and couldn't believe how easy they were to make! I made crab cakes before and they usually fall apart...these stay together really well and they taste better than any restaurant's! Recipe is from Hotel Hana-Maui in Maui, Hawaii.

Provided by Grace Lynn

Categories     Crab

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 shallots, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/4 cup sake
1/4 cup fresh lime juice (I thought the sauce was a little tart, so you might want to add a little less and taste as you go)
1 1/2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs (I used Panko and it worked great!)
8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
1/3 cup chopped green onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large egg
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For Sauce: Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add chili garlic sauce and stir 1 minute.
  • Add cream, sake and lime juice.
  • Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes.
  • For Crab Cakes: Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons egg mixture into crab mixture (mixture will be dry).
  • Discard remaining egg mixture.
  • Form crab mixture into four 2 1/2- to 3-inch round patties, using about 1/2 cupful for each.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add crab cakes and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to plates.
  • Drizzle sauce over and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.5, Fat 23.6, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 127.1, Sodium 314.9, Carbohydrate 14.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 1.3, Protein 14

CRAB CAKES WITH LIME SAUCE



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Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these delectable, crispy-coated crab cakes. The refreshing, lip-smacking lime sauce adds a delightful summery tang to this old-fashioned favorite. -Marjie Gaspar, Oxford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 35), divided
1 cup mayonnaise, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, onion, mustard, dressing mix, 1 cup cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Shape into six patties; coat with remaining cracker crumbs. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , For lime sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime zest, and remaining mayonnaise and lime juice until blended. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039 calories, Fat 92g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

CRAB CAKES WITH RED CHILI MAYONNAISE



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Provided by Craig Common

Categories     Sauté     Oscars     Father's Day     Mayonnaise     Lemon     Crab     Bell Pepper     Jalapeño     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup mayonnaise
4 teaspoons chili-garlic sauce
3 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons chopped seeded jalapeño chili
1 pound crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend
5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

Steps:

  • Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeño; sauté 3 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in crab, egg, 1/2 cup chili mayonnaise, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs. Form crab mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup for each. Dredge cakes in remaining 3 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, turning to coat. Place on baking sheet. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve, passing remaining chili mayonnaise separately.

CRAB CAKES WITH THAI SWEET CHILI SAUCE & MARINATED CUCUMBER



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This is the recipe I made while on our Holland America Panama Canal cruise. There was a Culinary Arts Class, In groups we made a full meal, my group made these delicious crab cakes and sauce and marinated cucumbers. It was sooo fun and our efforts were served to us in the Pinnacle Restaurant on board the Statendam cruise ship. The menu was: Starter - Dungeness crab cakes with Thai sweet chili sauce and marinated cucumbers. Main course - Chicken with fresh apricots, ginger and cracked almonds - served with a custard sauce. (Vegetables on the side) Two Desserts - Grand Marnier Chocolate volcano cake or Vanilla souffle Several choices of white and red wines. It was a wonderful experience, the instructor was the Executive Chef of the Pinnacle

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Crab

Time 1h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

1/3 cup celery, finely diced
1/3 onion, finely diced
1/3 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup dungeness crabmeat, picked over and well drained
1 egg
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon chives, chopped
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups panko breadcrumbs, more as needed (or bread crumbs)
salt and black pepper
1/2 ounce ginger, fresh minced
1/4 ounce garlic, minced
1/2 fluid ounce white wine vinegar
2 fluid ounces lime juice, fresh
12 fluid ounces sake
4 fluid ounces heavy cream
12 fluid ounces unsalted butter, cold and cut in chunks
2 fluid ounces Thai sweet chili sauce
salt and white pepper
1 cucumber, shaved on spiral slicer (or sliced thinley on mandoline)
1/2 quart vinegar, white
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup salt
1 tablespoon ground cardamom
1 tablespoon allspice

Steps:

  • CRAB CAKES.
  • Mix all ingredients well and adjust seasoning to taste. Use icecream scoop to shape into cakes; bread with panco crumbs.
  • Place cakes on sheet pans sprinkled with dry panko crumbs; wrap tightly and store in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
  • THAI SWEET CHILI SAUCE.
  • In a heavy sauce pan over medium high heat, combine ginger, garlic, vinegar, lime juice and sake. Reduce to a light syrup (90%), add cream and reduce to 60% over medium heat, being careful not to scorch. Reduce heat to low and gradually whip in the cold butter chunks. Whisk in chili sauce, salt and pepper.
  • MARINATED CUCUMBERS.
  • Mix all the ingredientes together bring to a boil, remove from heat and chill.
  • ASSEMBLY.
  • Saute crab cakes in a non stick saute pan until golden on each side and heated through; drain on paper towels.
  • Arrange crab cakes on plate, drizzle with chili sauce.
  • Pile high with marinated cucumbers, sprinkle with chopped chives; or alternately serve the marinated cucumbers beside the crab cakes on the plate.

CRAB CAKES WITH RED CHILI MAYO



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This is one of the most popular appetizers I make and is lovely for a party. The spicy mayo is a perfect accent to the crab cakes. -Tiffany Anderson-Taylor, Gulfport, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen (1 cup sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 10

1-1/3 cups mayonnaise
2 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
2 teaspoons lemon juice, divided
1/4 cup each finely chopped celery, red onion and sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce and 1-1/4 teaspoons lemon juice. Set aside., In a small skillet, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in 1 tablespoon oil until tender. Transfer to a large bowl; stir in the bread crumbs, egg, 1/2 cup reserved mayonnaise mixture and remaining lemon juice. Fold in crab. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cover and refrigerate remaining mayonnaise mixture for sauce., Place flour in a shallow bowl. Drop crab mixture by 2 tablespoonfuls into flour. Gently coat and shape into a 1/2-in.-thick patty. Repeat with remaining mixture. , In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook patties in remaining oil in batches for 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 146mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Tips:

  • For the best crab cakes, use fresh crab meat. If you're using frozen crab meat, thaw it completely before using.
  • Be gentle when mixing the crab cakes. Over-mixing will make them tough.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the crab cakes. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or even a snack. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make crab cakes that will impress your friends and family. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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