Crab Cakes Creamy Sauce (Printer-Friendly)

Tender crab cakes with a crispy coating and a smooth creamy sauce for a flavorful bite.

# What You’ll Need to Cook:

→ Crab Cakes

01 - 1 cup panko bread crumbs or crushed saltine crackers
02 - 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
03 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
06 - 1 large egg
07 - 1/3 cup mayonnaise
08 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
09 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
10 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
12 - 1/4 cup finely chopped celery
13 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallot
14 - 1 small serrano pepper, minced
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
16 - 12 ounces jumbo lump crab meat
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Creamy Sauce

18 - 1/2 cup mayonnaise
19 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
20 - 1 teaspoon hot sauce
21 - 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
22 - 2 tablespoons pickled jalapenos, chopped
23 - 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
24 - 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning or Old Bay seasoning
25 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
26 - 1 clove garlic, minced

# Steps to Prepare:

01 - In a large bowl, combine panko bread crumbs, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, hot sauce, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, celery, shallot, serrano pepper, and parsley.
03 - Gently fold wet ingredients into dry mixture, then add crab meat and mix carefully by hand to avoid breaking lumps.
04 - Shape mixture into six large cakes or smaller patties for appetizers; if mixture is too loose, add more bread crumbs or mayonnaise.
05 - In a food processor, blend mayonnaise, mustard, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, pickled jalapenos, celery, Cajun seasoning, lemon juice, and garlic until smooth. Refrigerate until serving.
06 - Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook cakes 3 to 4 minutes per side until golden brown. Alternatively, bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20 to 30 minutes.
07 - Serve crab cakes warm with creamy sauce and lemon wedges.

# Extra Cooking Tips:

01 - Refrigerate formed cakes for 30 minutes before cooking to help them hold their shape.
02 - Adjust spice level by increasing serrano peppers or Cajun seasoning as desired.
03 - Using jumbo lump crab meat ensures tender, chunky bites.

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