This recipe is a modified version of a crab cake recipe found at Chefs.com.
Total Time
Prep: 15 minutes Cooking: 10 minutes
Servings
4
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
10 minutes
1 lb (450 g) crabmeat or imitation crabmeat
1 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 tsp ground mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
3 cups vegetable oil
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp capers, chopped
1 tsp minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
½ tsp lemon zest
Combine crabmeat, Italian style breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl for the cakes.
In a separate bowl, combine remaining ingredients, except the oil, to make the sauce.
Shape crab cake mix into 3-inch (7.5 cm) patties (about 2 per serving) or smaller for appetizer-size.
Add oil to a skillet.
Pan fry the cakes for 3–4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
3–4 minutes
Remove from skillet and drain on paper towels.
Serve cakes topped with the sauce.