Zesty Crab Cakes with Creamy Lime Dipping Sauce
These Zesty Crab Cakes with Creamy Lime Dipping Sauce are a delightful twist on the classic seafood dish. Featuring tender crabmeat combined with refreshing lime and zesty Italian salad dressing mix, each cake is perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining moist and flavorful on the inside. The accompanying lime sauce, a perfect blend of mayonnaise and sour cream, adds a tangy creaminess that elevates the dish further. This incredibly easy-to-make recipe is great for any occasion, whether it's a cozy dinner at home or an impressive appetizer for parties. You'll love how quickly you can whip up 16 delectable crab cakes that are sure to please your guests!
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Servings
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Calories
8
Ingredients
Ingredients
lime
1 medium (zested and juiced)
mayonnaise
1 cup (divided)
Italian salad dressing mix
1 (1/4 ounce) envelope (packaged)
Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons
crabmeat
12 ounces (cooked and flaked)
Ritz crackers
25 (finely crushed)
green onions
2 tablespoons (finely chopped)
sour cream
1/4 cup
Instructions
1
Start by preparing the lime: grate the lime peel and then juice the lime, setting aside half of the juice for later use.
2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, the Italian salad dressing mix, Dijon mustard, and the juice from half of the lime. Mix until fully blended.
3
Gently fold in the crabmeat, 1/2 cup of crushed Ritz crackers, and the finely chopped green onions into the mixture. Be careful to retain the lumpiness of the crab for texture.
4
Shape the mixture into 16 equal patties. Dredge each patty in the remaining Ritz cracker crumbs to coat evenly.
5
In a large nonstick skillet, lightly coat the bottom with nonstick cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry each side for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown and heated through.
6
For the dipping sauce, mix together the remaining 1/2 cup of mayonnaise, the remaining lime juice, lime zest, sour cream, and add salt to taste. Stir until well combined.
7
Serve the crab cakes warm with the creamy lime dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Zesty Crab Cakes?
Zesty Crab Cakes are a delightful seafood dish featuring tender crabmeat, lime, and Italian salad dressing mix, served with a tangy lime dipping sauce.
What kind of dipping sauce is served with these crab cakes?
The dish is served with a Creamy Lime Dipping Sauce made from mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and lime zest.
How many crab cakes does this recipe yield?
This recipe makes 16 delectable crab cakes.
What type of crackers are used in the crab cakes?
The recipe calls for 25 finely crushed Ritz crackers for the binding and coating.
How do I prepare the lime for this recipe?
You should grate the lime peel for zest and then juice the lime, setting aside half of the juice for the cakes and half for the sauce.
What gives the crab cakes their 'zesty' flavor?
The zestiness comes from a combination of lime juice and one envelope of Italian salad dressing mix.
What kind of mustard is used in the crab cake mixture?
The recipe specifies using 2 tablespoons of Dijon mustard.
How long should I cook the crab cakes on each side?
Fry each side for about 2 minutes or until they are golden brown and heated through.
What is the recommended cooking method?
The crab cakes should be fried in a large nonstick skillet lightly coated with nonstick cooking spray over medium heat.
How should the crabmeat be prepared?
The crabmeat should be cooked and flaked, but folded in gently to retain its lumpiness for texture.
What are the ingredients in the dipping sauce?
The dipping sauce contains mayonnaise, lime juice, lime zest, sour cream, and salt to taste.
How much mayonnaise is needed in total?
The recipe uses 1 cup of mayonnaise in total, divided equally between the crab cake mixture and the dipping sauce.
What kind of onions are used in the recipe?
The recipe uses 2 tablespoons of finely chopped green onions.
Are these crab cakes suitable for parties?
Yes, they are an impressive appetizer that is quick to prepare for guests.
Should the crackers be finely crushed?
Yes, the Ritz crackers should be finely crushed to help coat the patties evenly.
What heat setting should I use for frying?
A medium heat setting is recommended to ensure they brown without burning.
Do I need to use oil for frying?
The recipe suggests using nonstick cooking spray rather than oil.
How many patties should I shape the mixture into?
The mixture should be shaped into 16 equal-sized patties.
Is the Italian dressing mix liquid or dry?
The recipe uses a dry 1/4 ounce envelope of Italian salad dressing mix.
What is the first step in making the crab cakes?
The first step is preparing the lime by zesting and juicing it.
How much sour cream is required for the sauce?
The sauce requires 1/4 cup of sour cream.
How do I coat the crab cakes?
Dredge each patty in the remaining Ritz cracker crumbs to coat them evenly before frying.
Should I cook all the crab cakes at once?
No, you should cook them in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
How should the crab cakes be served?
They should be served warm with the creamy lime dipping sauce on the side.
Is this recipe easy to make?
Yes, it is described as an incredibly easy-to-make recipe.
What texture should the crab cakes have?
They should be perfectly crispy on the outside while remaining moist and flavorful on the inside.
What is the purpose of the Dijon mustard?
The Dijon mustard adds a layer of depth and tang to the crab cake mixture.
Can I add salt to the dipping sauce?
Yes, salt should be added to the dipping sauce to taste.
How much crabmeat is used?
The recipe calls for 12 ounces of cooked and flaked crabmeat.
What tags are associated with this recipe?
The recipe is tagged with crab cakes, seafood, appetizer, easy recipe, lime sauce, and party food.