Zesty Crab & Shrimp Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
Ingredients
1/2 lb raw medium shrimp, shelled and deveined | ||
1 egg white | ||
2/3 cup heavy cream | ||
3 tbs red hot sauce | ||
1 tbs of Worcestershire sauce | ||
1/4 tsp old bay seasoning | ||
1 lb crab meat | ||
1 red or yellow bell pepper minced | ||
2 scallions minced | ||
1/4 cup of parsley | ||
1 and 1/2 cup of fresh bread crumbs | ||
1/2 cup of canola oil | ||
For the Red Pepper Sauce: | ||
1 7 0z jar of roasted red peppers draine | ||
1/4 cup of mayonnaise | ||
3 tbs red hot pepper sauce | ||
2 tbs minced onion | ||
1 tbs Dijon or whole grain mustard | ||
1 tbs minced parsley | ||
1 clove of garlic, minced |
This crab cake preparation uses pureed shrimp as a binder, and gives these crab cakes a wonderful flavor. This recipe can be made in about 45 minutes start to finish. You may substitute tartar sauce if desired.
- Place shrimp, egg white, cream, hot sauce, Worcestershire and old bay seasoning in a food processor.
- Process until the mixture is pureed and smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Add the crab meat, bell pepper, onions, and parsley. Mix gently until well combined.
- Shape crab meat mixture into 12 1/2 inch thick patties. Coat the patties with bread crumbs.
- Heat oil in a large non stick skillet. add the crab cakes. Cook until browned on each side.
- Drain on paper towels. Serve with red pepper sauce.
Red Pepper Sauce:
- Place all ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.
- Makes 1 cup of sauce.
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