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Crab Cake Sauce Recipe

Crab Cake Sauce Recipe: Creamy Delight for Every Seafood Dish

A quick and easy Crab Cake Sauce Recipe that elevates any seafood dish with its creamy and zesty flavors.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Mayonnaise Use full-fat for richer flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon White Vinegar Apple cider vinegar can be a substitute.
  • 1 tablespoon Ketchup Opt for homemade for more depth.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Substitute with lime juice if necessary.
  • 7-8 pieces Capers Omit or replace with chopped green olives in a pinch.
  • 2 teaspoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a vegan replacement.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder Fresh minced garlic can enhance potency.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder Fresh finely chopped onion may substitute if desired.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Paprika Smoked paprika can add a smoky note.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Coarse Kosher Salt Sea salt can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • Food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small food processor, combine the mayonnaise, white vinegar, ketchup, lemon juice, capers, honey, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and coarse kosher salt. Pulse until all ingredients are smoothly blended and the capers are finely chopped, about 30 seconds.
  2. Taste your crab cake sauce. You can enhance the flavors by adjusting ingredients; consider adding more lemon juice for acidity or honey for sweetness. If you prefer a stronger garlic flavor, add a pinch of minced garlic. Blend again briefly to incorporate any adjustments.
  3. Transfer the sauce mixture to an airtight container or small bowl, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  4. Once the sauce has chilled adequately, serve it in a bowl alongside your crab cakes or drizzle over flaky fish or use as a dip for sautéed squid or vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill for at least 1 hour for the best flavors. Store in the fridge for up to 1 week.

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