CRAB CAKES WITH TOMATO CREAM SAUCE

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Categories     Milk/Cream     Blender     Shellfish     Tomato     Appetizer     Fry     Dinner     Lunch     Seafood     Crab     Pan-Fry     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 4 appetizer or 2 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 8-ounce bottles clam juice
2 cups whipping cream
1 1/4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
1/3 cup diced carrot
2 tablespoons brandy
1 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeño chili
3/4 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
2 3/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from French bread
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • Bring clam juice, cream, tomatoes, carrot, brandy, jalapeño chili, and 1/4 teaspoon paprika to boil in heavy large saucepan. Reduce heat to medium; simmer until sauce is reduced to 2 cups, stirring occasionally, about 45 minutes. Puree sauce in blender until smooth. Return to saucepan; add pinch of cayenne pepper. Season sauce to taste with salt. (Sauce can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Combine crabmeat, 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, remaining 1/2 teaspoon paprika, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne in large bowl, mixing until well blended. Form eight 1/2-inch-thick crab cakes, using scant 1/2 cup mixture for each. Coat crab cakes with remaining 1 1/4 cups breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere. (Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Arrange in single layer on baking sheet. Cover and chill.)
  • Heat olive oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 crab cakes to skillet and fry until golden and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining crab cakes.
  • Meanwhile, bring sauce to simmer. Divide sauce among plates; top with crab cakes. Garnish each with lemon wedges.

Saidi Y Chuo
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These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I would add more moisture next time, maybe by using a different type of breadcrumb.


Ali afmc
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I'm not a fan of crab cakes, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The crab cakes were very flavorful and the tomato cream sauce was the perfect complement.


Katelynn Kilgannon
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These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! The tomato cream sauce was especially delicious.


Martha Bwalya
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The crab cakes were good, but the tomato cream sauce was a bit too rich for me. I would probably use a different sauce next time.


kausar kausar
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These crab cakes were a bit too bland for my taste. I would add more seasoning next time.


SaFa SaFa
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a hit. The tomato cream sauce is so flavorful and the crab cakes are always cooked perfectly.


Khokhar Ayaz
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These crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh crab meat and the tomato cream sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Amrito Mondol
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed these crab cakes. The crab meat was cooked perfectly and the tomato cream sauce was very tasty.


ABC Learn Station
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The tomato cream sauce was especially good.


Nakansereko Faridah
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These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the tomato cream sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this recipe again.