CRAB CAKES WITH CHIPOTLE SAUCE

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Provided by George Mahaffey

Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Crab     Fall     Bon Appétit     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

Sauce
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon chopped roasted peppers packed in jar
2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies*
Cakes
1 cup Masa Harina (corn tortilla mix)**
12 ounces crabmeat
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
6 tablespoons mayonnaise
6 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
3 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 tablespoons olive oil
*Canned chipotle chilies in adobo sauce are available at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets throughout the country.
**Available at Latin American markets and many supermarkets.

Steps:

  • For Sauce:
  • Mix all ingredients in bowl. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • For Cakes
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread Masa Harina on heavy baking sheet. Bake until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool.
  • Mix crabmeat, bell pepper, mayonnaise, cilantro, lime juice and lemon peel in medium bowl. Mix in 1/2 cup toasted Masa Harina. Season to taste with salt. Shape crab mixture into twelve 2 1/2-inch-diameter patties, using scant 1/3 cup mixture for each. Place remaining Masa Harina in shallow dish. Add crab cakes 1 at a time, turning to coat. Transfer to baking sheet. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes in batches and cook until browned and heated through, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Serve with sauce.

Jessica Scoville
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These crab cakes are a bit more work than I usually like to put into an appetizer, but they're definitely worth it. They're so delicious!


Susan Dather
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I've never made crab cakes before, but these turned out perfectly. Thanks for the recipe!


Srour
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These crab cakes are so good! I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Muhammad Khubaib
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I'm a huge fan of crab cakes, and these are some of the best I've ever had. The chipotle sauce is the perfect complement to the crab.


Nabila Kabir
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These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


Qa'id Harris
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I wasn't sure about the chipotle sauce at first, but it really grew on me. I love the smoky flavor it adds to the crab cakes.


Md Jidan
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I found that the crab cakes were a bit dry. I think I'll try adding some more mayonnaise next time.


sr pant
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These crab cakes were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them.


Asif2002 Don
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I'm not a big fan of chipotle, so I used a different sauce instead. The crab cakes were still delicious!


Ngun Cer
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I had some trouble finding crab meat at my local grocery store, but I was able to find it online. It was definitely worth the extra effort.


thabomatjie thabomatjie
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These crab cakes are a bit pricey to make, but they're worth every penny. They're so delicious and satisfying.


Pluto Burns
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I love the chipotle sauce in this recipe. It's so flavorful and adds a nice kick to the crab cakes.


Shafnan Maalik
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These crab cakes have become my go-to appetizer for parties. They're always the first to disappear!


Alyssa Mizelle
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're easy to make and always turn out perfectly.


Vida
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These crab cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the delicious combination of crab, chipotle, and spices. The chipotle sauce added just the right amount of heat and smokiness.