Crab Cakes with Asian Dipping Sauce
Crab cakes are a popular dish in both Asian and American cuisine, and they are typically made with fresh crab meat mixed with breadcrumbs and various seasonings.
This is high protein and non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 16 ounce Crab meat
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup Red bell pepper
- 0.25 cup Green onions
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Lime juice
- 1 large Egg
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 cup Vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, red bell pepper, green onions, Dijon mustard, soy sauce, lime juice, egg, salt, and black pepper.
- Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Shape the mixture into small patties, about 2 inches in diameter.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the crab cakes for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from the skillet and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with the Asian dipping sauce.
- Asian Dipping Sauce:
- Ingredients:
- - Soy sauce
- - Rice vinegar
- - Sesame oil
- - Honey
- - Fresh ginger
- - Garlic
- - Red pepper flakes
- Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, fresh ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes.
- Let the sauce sit for at least 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve with the crab cakes.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 378kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 23g36%
- Total Carbohydrate 14g5%
- Sugars 1g
- Protein 28g57%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.