Crab Cakes With Spicy Thai Sauce

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Crab Cakes with Spicy Thai Sauce, a perfect appetizer to kick start your meal
in Appetizer

Prep

15 min

Cook

15 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

12 ounces cooked crabmeat , picked over
1/4 cup minced red onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell peppers
1 large egg white , whisked till frothy
1 1/2 teaspoons black sesame seeds or 1 1/2 teaspoons regular sesame seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
3/4 cup fresh sourdough breadcrumbs
1/2 cup rice vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons minced red peppers
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon black sesame seeds or 1 teaspoon regular sesame seeds
1/4 cup finely grated seeded peeled cucumber
4 tablespoons butter

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
504
Sugar
26g
Fat
24g
Crab cakes are a popular dish in the United States, and this version adds a Thai twist to the recipe. These crab cakes are made with cooked crab meat, onion, red bell pepper, egg white, and breadcrumbs. The Spicy Thai Sauce is made with rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, and fresh herbs. This dish is a combination of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds and leave you wanting more.

Instructions

1.In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, onion, red bell pepper, egg white, sesame seeds, allspice, white pepper, Tabasco sauce, and breadcrumbs.
2.Mix well and shape into small cakes.
3.Heat butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
4.Cook crab cakes in the skillet until golden brown on both sides.
5.Prepare the Spicy Thai Sauce by mixing rice vinegar, sugar, lime juice, water, red peppers, garlic, sesame seeds, and grated cucumber in a blender.
6.Blend until a smooth sauce is formed.
7.Serve the crab cakes hot, with Spicy Thai Sauce on the side.

PROS

These crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, making them a perfect appetizer for any occasion.

The Spicy Thai Sauce adds a tangy and sweet flavor to the dish.

CONS

Crab meat can be expensive and may not be readily available in some regions.

Deep-frying the cakes instead of pan-frying them may add extra calories and fat.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Crab meat is an excellent source of protein and low in fat.
It is also rich in vitamins and minerals such as vitamin B12, copper, and selenium.
The red bell peppers and garlic in the recipe are known to boost immunity and improve heart health, while the sesame seeds can help regulate blood pressure.

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