Bon Appetit/September 2002

Crab Cakes with Red Chili Mayonnaise

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
8 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
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 jalapeno chili 1 pound crabmeat, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, beaten to blend 5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread



1 Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl. Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise.
2 Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeno; saute 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.
3 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 mayonnasie separately.

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