Best 5 Crab Cakes With Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Feast your senses on a culinary journey with our delectable Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. These crab cakes are crafted with succulent crab meat, enveloped in a crispy golden crust, and accompanied by a vibrant red pepper sauce that adds a touch of zest. Each bite promises a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making this dish a true masterpiece.

In addition to the main recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of other culinary delights. Discover the secrets of creating perfect crab cakes with our comprehensive guide, ensuring that every bite is a moment of pure bliss. Elevate your cooking skills with our expert tips on selecting the freshest crab meat and achieving the perfect balance of seasonings.

For those seeking a delightful appetizer, our collection of crab cake bites will surely impress your guests. These miniature crab cakes are bursting with flavor and are perfect for any occasion. And if you're craving a creamy and flavorful sauce to complement your crab cakes, our creamy dill sauce recipe is an absolute must-try.

Indulge in a culinary adventure with our Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce, along with the additional recipes featured in this article. Your taste buds will thank you for this delicious journey!

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CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup cracker meal
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup milk
12 ounces lump crab meat, picked over to remove any shell fragments
1 rounded teaspoon crab boil seasoning
1 tablespoon baking powder
A handful flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 lemon, zested, plus 1 lemon, cut into wedges, for garnish
1 rib celery from the heart of the stalk, finely chopped
Several drops Worcestershire sauce
Several drops hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons mayonnaise or ranch dressing
Vegetable or canola oil, for frying
1 (8-ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained, or 1 large freshly prepared roasted red pepper
1 cup mayonnaise or reduced fat mayonnaise
1/2 cup prepared chili sauce

Steps:

  • Place cracker meal in a bowl and make a well in the center of the meal. Beat egg with milk and pour into well. Moisten cracker meal and combine liquid with meal using the tines of a fork. Add crab meat, crab boil seasoning, baking powder, parsley, lemon zest, celery, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, and mayonnaise to the bowl. Mix all ingredients well and form into 8 (3-inch) patties. Add 1/2-inch vegetable or canola oil to a skillet and heat to medium high temperature. Fry cakes 3 minutes on each side and drain on paper towel lined plate. Cook 4 cakes at a time, so that oil temp does not drop too low.
  • For red pepper sauce, combine drained red peppers in a food processor bowl with mayonnaise and chili sauce. Pulse/grind the ingredients into a smooth sauce. Transfer sauce to a small serving dish.
  • Serve crab cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.

CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This recipe was from a local restaurant. These crab cakes are very easy to make and the roasted red pepper sauce adds a wonderful flavor to the crab.

Provided by Just Call Me Martha

Categories     Crab

Time 35m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 red peppers, grilled then peeled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
1 lb flaked crabmeat
2 teaspoons freshly chopped dill
1/2 red pepper, finely diced
2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
salt and pepper
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (preferably white)
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup clarified butter (melted, solids strained out)

Steps:

  • To make sauce: Combine peppers, balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper.
  • Blend in blender until smooth.
  • To make crab cakes: Combine dill, diced pepper, 2 Tbsp bread crumbs, pepper and salt.
  • Add crab meat and stir together.
  • Mix egg, mayonnaise, mustard and lemon juice together and fold into crab mixture.
  • Shape into 6 or 8 cakes and press into bread crumbs to give light coating.
  • Add clarified butter to frying pan and heat over medium heat.
  • Add crab cakes and brown each side.
  • Serve on individual plates topped with roasted red pepper sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 185.2, Fat 10.2, SaturatedFat 4.4, Cholesterol 63.3, Sodium 577.5, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 3, Protein 12.8

LORI'S FAMOUS CRAB CAKES



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These crab cakes are just the best. I make these often at home, and I make a smaller appetizer size for parties. They are always a hit. They are easy and delicious. I won't eat crab cakes out anymore! Serve with fresh squeezed lemon and tartar sauce!

Provided by SLJ6

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Crab     Crab Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

⅓ cup dry bread crumbs
¼ green bell pepper, seeded and diced
¼ red bell pepper, seeded and diced
2 green onions, thinly sliced
4 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
½ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 egg white
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon Old Bay TM seasoning
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
¼ teaspoon onion powder
3 (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained and flaked
½ cup dry bread crumbs
1 cup canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • In a bowl, toss together the 1/3 cup bread crumbs, green bell pepper, red bell pepper, green onions, and parsley. Mix in the egg white, mayonnaise, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and Dijon mustard. Season with Old Bay seasoning, dry mustard, and onion powder. Fold crabmeat into the mixture. Form into 6 large cakes. Coat in the remaining 1/2 cup bread crumbs.
  • Heat the oil in a large, heavy skillet. Fry the cakes 5 minutes on each side, or until evenly brown. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.3 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 76.5 mg, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 508 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

CRAB CAKES WITH RED BELL PEPPER



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Categories     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Crab     Bell Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 hard-boiled large egg, one half chopped fine and, for garnish, the other half quartered
1/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
lemon wedges for garnish if desired
bottled tartar sauce as an accompaniment if desired

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the crab meat, the salt, and black pepper to taste. In a small saucepan cook the bell pepper in 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, the beaten egg, and the Worcestershire sauce, and stir the mixture into the crab meat. Add the chopped hard-boiled egg and the bread crumbs, combine the mixture gently but thoroughly, and form it into 4 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat the oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in the fat sauté the crab cakes, turning them carefully, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Serve the crab cakes with the lemon wedges, the remaining hard-boiled egg, and the tartar sauce.

CRAB CAKES WITH ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Make and share this Crab Cakes With Roasted Red Pepper Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Chocolatl

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained and chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, minced
2 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
salt
pepper
8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
1 egg
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
1/2 granny smith apple, finely chopped
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, minced
1 teaspoon fresh tarragon
1 dash hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
salt
pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 -2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Combine sauce ingredients in a food processor.
  • Process until smooth, 1-2 minutes.
  • Cover and refrigerate.
  • Combine crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, onion, apple, parsley, tarragon, hot sauce, cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and lemon juice in a large bowl.
  • Stir until well-blended.
  • Shape into 12 patties.
  • Dredge in breadcrumbs.
  • Place on a baking sheet, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Cook patties until golden brown, 3-5 minutes on each side.
  • Serve the sauce separately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 322.4, Fat 26.8, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 35.7, Sodium 640, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 3, Protein 6.7

Tips:

  • Choose the right crab meat. Fresh or frozen lump crab meat is the best choice for crab cakes. Avoid using canned crab meat, as it is often mushy and lacks flavor.
  • Don't overmix the crab cakes. Overmixing will make the crab cakes tough. Gently mix the ingredients together until just combined.
  • Don't skimp on the bread crumbs. Bread crumbs help to bind the crab cakes together and give them a crispy exterior. Use fresh bread crumbs, not dried bread crumbs.
  • Use a gentle touch when forming the crab cakes. Don't pack the crab cakes too tightly, or they will be dense and heavy. Gently form the crab cakes into 1-inch thick patties.
  • Cook the crab cakes over medium heat. This will help to prevent the crab cakes from burning on the outside and staying raw on the inside.
  • Serve the crab cakes immediately with your desired dipping sauce. Crab cakes are best served hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Crab cakes are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, main course, or snack. With a few simple tips, you can make crab cakes that are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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