louisiana crab cakes with creole tartar sauce

34 Pinches
Deep In The Heart of, TX
Updated on Apr 20, 2015

A creole take on a Maryland classic - using spicy hot sauce in the tartar sauce and the crab cakes. Recipe from Cooking Light.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • TARTAR SAUCE
  • 1/2 cup low-fat mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
  • 2 tablespoons capers, drained and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon creole mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt-free cajun-creole seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot sauce (such as tabasco)
  • CRAB CAKES
  • 4 slices white bread
  • 1/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
  • - fresh parsley sprig
  • - lemon wedge

How To Make louisiana crab cakes with creole tartar sauce

  • Step 1
    To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients; stirring with a whisk. Let stand 10 minutes.
  • Step 2
    To prepare crab cakes, place bread in food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups. Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time in bread crumbs.
  • Step 3
    Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 patties, cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure wth remaining oil and patties. Serve with tartar sauce. Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.

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