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Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Delicious Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce combine sweet crab meat and zesty flavors for a delightful dish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 28 minutes
Servings: 4 cakes
Course: Snack & Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crab Cakes
  • 1 lb Lump crab meat the star of the show
  • 1 cup Saltine crackers crushed
  • 1 tbsp Old Bay seasoning
  • 1/2 cup Mayo for binding
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 large Egg acts as a binder
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
For the Remoulade Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayo creamy base
  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice balancing sharpness
  • 1 small Onion finely diced
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard layer of flavor
  • 1 tsp Paprika for smokiness
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha sauce adds kick
  • 1 tbsp Capers for briny bursts
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a bowl, gently mix together the lump crab meat, crushed saltine crackers, Old Bay seasoning, mayo, Dijon mustard, egg, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and lemon zest until just combined.
  2. Using your hands, shape the mixture into 4 evenly-sized cakes.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Once hot, gently place the crab cakes in the pan and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the mayo, lemon juice, finely diced onion, minced garlic, Dijon mustard, paprika, sriracha sauce, and capers.
  5. Place the golden crab cakes on a platter and serve them with the remoulade sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cakeCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley or lemon wedges for an extra pop of color.

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