Lighter Crab Cakes w/ Spicy Remoulade

By chefjaci

Ingredients

• Crab cakes:
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 1/2 tablespoons canola-based mayonnaise (such as Spectrum brand)
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1 large egg
• 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1 pound lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
• 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
• Sauce
• 1/4 cup canola-based mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon chopped shallots
• 1 1/2 tablespoons capers, drained and chopped
• 2 teaspoons Creole mustard
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. To prepare crab cakes, combine first 8 ingredients. Add panko and crab, tossing gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.

2. Fill a 1/3-cup dry measuring cup with crab mixture. Invert onto work surface; gently pat into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Repeat procedure with remaining crab mixture, forming 8 cakes.

3. Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 crab cakes to pan; cook 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden. Carefully turn cakes; cook 4 minutes or until bottoms are golden and crab cakes are thoroughly heated. Remove cakes from pan; keep warm. Wipe pan dry with paper towels. Heat remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons oil in pan. Repeat procedure with remaining 4 crab cakes.

4. To prepare rémoulade, combine 1/4 cup mayonnaise and remaining ingredients in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Serve with crab cakes.