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Crispy Crab Cakes with Creamy Tomatillo Jalapeno Dip
Homemade Crab Cakes with the BEST Crab Cake Sauce are restaurant delicious made right at home! These extra Crispy Crab Cakes are golden crispy on the outside, light, juicy, flavor packed on the inside. These easy homemade Crab Cakes recipe is made with lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and hand picked seasonings. They can be served as a snack, appetizer or we love them as a main dish. So if you have never made Crab Cakes before, you are going to be delighted and shocked at just how easy they are to make at home! They also make fabulous no stress, make ahead appetizers that you can reheat!
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Jen📖 carlsbadcravings
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- blender
- pan
- skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Stir the first 8 ingredients together in a medium bowl (through egg). Fold in scallions, crab meat and 3/4 cup panko until evenly combined, taking care not to over stir/break up the crab too much.
large egg1
2
Divide crab mixture into 9 even portions and form into 3/4” thick patties taking care not to pack them too tightly. Refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 4 hours or freeze for ⏱️ 60 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, prepare your Creamy Tomatillo Jalapeno Dip by adding all of the ingredients to your blender and blending until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
medium tomatillo, husks removed, roughly chopped1
4
When ready to make crab cakes, coat crab mixture in remaining 3/4 cup panko, firmly pressing the panko into the patties so it sticks.
5
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, pan fry until golden and crisp, about ⏱️ 4-5 minutes per side. Serve with Creamy Tomatillo Jalapeno Dip.
medium tomatillo, husks removed, roughly chopped1
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