Thai Style Crab Cakes Recipe

Indulge in these juicy, succulent Thai-style crab cakes! A sweet and spicy explosion of flavor, these crab cakes are made with jumbo lump crab meat (no fillers!), and are perfectly balanced to satisfy any craving. Inspired by a delicious Thai restaurant dish, this recipe avoids the breadiness and cheesy additions often found in traditional crab cakes. Perfect for a New Year's Eve dinner (or any special occasion!), these delectable crab cakes are sure to impress.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 136.6 kcal
Protein 25g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Thai Style Crab Cakes

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How to Make Thai Style Crab Cakes

  1. Combine all ingredients except oil in a large bowl. Gently mix until just combined; do not overmix.
  2. Form the mixture into 1-inch thick patties.
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Carefully place crab cakes in the hot skillet.
  5. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce (sweet chili sauce recommended!).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

12 g

Sugar

6g

Fat

3g

Carbs

3g

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