Best 7 Spago Crab Cakes Red Pepper Sauce Recipes

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Are you ready to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds to the vibrant streets of Los Angeles? We bring you the tantalizing flavors of Spago Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce, a signature dish from Wolfgang Puck's renowned restaurant, Spago. In this comprehensive guide, we will unravel the secrets behind this delectable seafood masterpiece and provide you with two exceptional recipes—one for the succulent crab cakes and another for the vibrant red pepper sauce. Garnished with capers and chives, these crab cakes are the epitome of culinary elegance and are sure to leave an unforgettable impression on your palate. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your kitchen, and let's embark on a delightful cooking adventure together!

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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 RED PEPPER SAUCE



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Don't forget to have lemons on hand so you and your guests can squeeze some fresh lemon juice over these succulent crab cakes.-Joylyn Trickel, Helendale, California.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced chives
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Dash pepper
1 pound lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
4 to 5 slices French bread (1 inch thick), crust removed
RED PEPPER SAUCE:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
1/4 cup chopped green onions
2 tablespoons minced shallots
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients; stir in crab. In a food processor, process bread slices, a few at a time, until fine crumbs form (total volume should be 2-1/2 cups). Add 1 cup to the crab mixture., Shape 1/4 cupfuls of crab mixture into patties. Coat both sides of patties with remaining bread crumbs, pressing to adhere. Place on a baking sheet; cover and refrigerate for up to 6 hours., Meanwhile, for sauce, in a blender, combine the mayonnaise, mustard, honey, lemon juice, red pepper, onions, shallots, parsley, salt and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. Refrigerate until serving., In a large skillet, melt half of the butter and half of the oil. Place half of the crab cakes in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned (carefully turn the delicate cakes over). Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes. Serve with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 576mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SPAGO CRAB CAKES RED PEPPER SAUCE



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This sauce goes with the crab cakes served at the world famous restaurant Spago. The crab cakes and sauce are the creation of Spago owner and chef, Wolfgang Puck. I have also posted the crab cakes recipe.

Provided by Martha Price

Categories     Other Sauces

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 Tbsp butter
1/2 red onion, diced
1/2 sweet red pepper, diced
2 clove garlic, mashed or diced
2 spigs thyme, leaves only
1/2 c white wine
1 c whipping cream
salt, pepper
juice of 1/2 lemon

Steps:

  • 1. Heat 3 tablespoons butter in saucepan until foamy. Saute onion, red pepper, garlic and thyme until vegetables are tender.
  • 2. Add white wine to pan, swirling and stirring, and reduce until thick. Add cream, bring to boil then puree in blender. Add remaining 2 tablespoons butter, salt and pepper to taste, and lemon juice. Strain and keep warm.

SPICY CRAB CAKES WITH LEMON AIOLI SAUCE



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 55m

Yield 4 to 5 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

2 tablespoons butter
1 shallot, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 cup finely chopped red pepper
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon crab boil seasoning
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley leaves
1 cup plain panko bread crumbs
1 large egg
Hot sauce, to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage and shell fragments
1/2 cup peanut oil
Lemon Aioli, recipe follows
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 clove garlic, minced
1 tablespoon chopped chives
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat a medium size pan over medium heat. Add the butter. Once melted add the shallot, 1 clove of garlic and red pepper. Lightly saute until tender, about 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
  • In a medium bowl, mix together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon zest, crab boil seasoning, fresh parsley, 1/2 cup of the panko and egg. Mix in cooked vegetables, hot sauce, and salt and pepper, to taste. Add crabmeat and stir well.
  • Form crab cakes using about 2 tablespoons of crab mixture for each cake.. Flatten until they're about 3/4 inches high. Dip the cakes into the remaining panko.
  • Add oil to a large skillet over high heat. Add crab cakes and saute, flipping once, until golden brown and crisp, about 5 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with Lemon Aioli.
  • In a medium bowl, mix all the ingredients together.

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.

ROASTED RED PEPPER SAUCE FOR CRAB CAKES



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Also good on grilled fish and grilled chicken. Different from those posted here already and easy, made with ingredients you probably keep on hand: jar roasted red peppers, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, red pepper sauce, mayo and salt and pepper. You can use low fat mayo to cut calories. For about 10 crab cakes, using 1 lb. crab, you may want to make half the recipe. We had a lot left over.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Sauces

Time 2m

Yield 2 cups, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (7 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, drained
2 -3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 dash red pepper sauce
1 cup mayonnaise
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients, except for the mayonnaise, salt and pepper, in a the bowl of a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Add mayonnaise and process until combined.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 732.9, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.6, Protein 0.7

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

Tips:

  • Choose the freshest crabmeat possible. This will ensure the best flavor and texture in your crab cakes.
  • Use a light touch when mixing the crabmeat. Overmixing can toughen the crab cakes.
  • Be careful not to overcook the crab cakes. They should be cooked through but still moist and tender.
  • Serve the crab cakes with your favorite dipping sauce. Some popular choices include tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, and lemon butter.

Conclusion:

Wolfgang Puck's Spago Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Sauce is a delicious and elegant dish that is perfect for a special occasion. The crab cakes are made with fresh crabmeat, panko breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. They are then pan-fried until golden brown and served with a roasted red pepper sauce. This dish is sure to impress your guests!

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