Crab Cakes With Chipotle Peppers Recipe

Experience a taste of the South with these irresistible crab cakes! Fresh lump crab meat, bursting with sweet flavor, is delicately combined with celery, scallions, bell peppers, and smoky chipotle peppers in adobo sauce. These crab cakes are pan-fried to crispy perfection, boasting a tender interior and a delightful spicy-smoky profile. Served on a bed of vibrant cilantro and lime, with a generous dollop of our signature smoky tartar sauce (recipe #120370), these are perfect as appetizers or a light main course. Don't miss out on this sensational recipe – the ultimate celebration of fresh, succulent crab!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 21 mins
Calories 653.4 kcal
Protein 67g
Rating 4.6 (5 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Crab Cakes With Chipotle Peppers

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How to Make Crab Cakes With Chipotle Peppers

  1. Finely dice the celery, scallions, and bell peppers.
  2. Gently combine the lump crab meat, diced vegetables, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce (1 tablespoon), mayonnaise (2 tablespoons), Worcestershire sauce (1 teaspoon), salt (1/2 teaspoon), and black pepper (1/4 teaspoon) in a large bowl. Be careful not to overmix; you want to preserve the texture of the crab meat.
  3. Form the mixture into 4-6 patties, depending on desired size.
  4. Heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  5. Carefully place the crab cakes in the hot skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  6. Serve immediately on a bed of fresh cilantro, garnished with lime wedges and a dollop of smoky tartar sauce (recipe #120370).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

49 g

Sugar

31g

Fat

23g

Carbs

23g