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Crab Cakes with Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce

Delicious crab cakes served with a tangy cilantro sour cream sauce.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Crab Cakes

  • 1 lb Crab Meat picked over for shells
  • 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1 tablespoon Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 large Egg beaten
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • to taste Salt and Pepper
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil for frying

Cilantro Sour Cream Sauce

  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream
  • 2 tablespoon Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • to taste Salt

Instructions 

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, beaten egg, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Form the mixture into small patties.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the patties until golden brown, about 4-5 minutes per side.
  4. For the sauce, mix sour cream, cilantro, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
  5. Serve the crab cakes hot with the cilantro sour cream sauce on the side.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Appetizer, Crab Cakes, Seafood
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