Classic Crab Cakes With Chile Garlic Mayonnaise

Serves: 5

Isabella Feil

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

51

Spice

39

Sweetness

54

Sourness

43

mins

Prep time (avg)

5

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 cup

Mayonnaise

3 bunches

Celery (of)

6 large

Egg

Directions:

1

Chile Garlic Mayonnaise Mix mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice in small bowl

2

Cover and refrigerate chili mayonnaise

3

Classic Crab Cakes Heat 1 tablespoon oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-high heat

4

Add bell pepper, celery, onion, and jalapeno; saute 3 minutes

5

Transfer to large bowl

6

Mix in crab, egg, 1/2 cup chili mayonnaise, and remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs

7

Form crab mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup for each

8

Dredge cakes in remaining 3 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, turning to coat

9

Place on baking sheet

10

Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour and up to 8 hours

11

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat

12

Working in batches, add crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes per side

13

Transfer to plates

14

Serve, passing remaining chili mayonnaise separately