Crab Cakes with Lime Sauce

Elevate your seafood experience with these irresistibly golden and tender Crab Cakes with Lime Sauce, an elegant dish perfect for entertaining or a weeknight treat. Made with delicate lump crab meat, a touch of Dijon mustard, fresh parsley, and a hint of lemon, these crab cakes are pan-seared to crispy perfection. The accompanying lime sauce—a creamy blend of sour cream, fresh lime juice, honey, and garlic—adds a zesty, tangy finish that perfectly complements the rich flavors of the crab. Easy to make in just 30 minutes, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that strikes the perfect balance of freshness and decadence. Enjoy these gourmet crab cakes as an appetizer, a light main course, or paired with your favorite side dishes for an unforgettable seafood feast!

Nutriscore Rating: 60/100

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Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

454 grams Lump crab meat
120 grams Breadcrumbs
60 grams Mayonnaise
1 large Egg
15 grams Dijon mustard
10 grams Worcestershire sauce
15 grams Fresh parsley
15 milliliters Lemon juice
3 grams Salt
2 grams Black pepper
45 milliliters Vegetable oil
30 milliliters Lime juice
120 grams Sour cream
15 milliliters Honey
5 grams Garlic, minced
2 grams Lime zest

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lump crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped parsley, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Gently mix the ingredients together, being careful not to break apart the crab meat too much. Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties.

Step 3

Place the patties on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to help them hold their shape.

Step 4

While the crab cakes are chilling, prepare the lime sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, sour cream, honey, minced garlic, and lime zest until smooth. Set aside.

Step 5

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the crab cakes in batches, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.

Step 6

Transfer the cooked crab cakes to a plate lined with paper towels to remove excess oil.

Step 7

Serve the crab cakes warm with the lime sauce drizzled on top or served on the side.

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(964.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2070.9

Total Fat 129.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 30.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 27.5g
Cholesterol 578.7mg	0%
Sodium 5631.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 137.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 5.9g	0%
Total Sugars 31.3g
Protein 109.2g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 628.3mg	0%
Iron 12.9mg	0%
Potassium 1987.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 25.5%