Besecker’s Classic Crab Cakes with Homemade Rémoulade Sauce

Name: Besecker’s Classic Crab Cakes with Homemade Rémoulade Sauce
Prep time: 2 h
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 2 h 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1lb Wild Dungeness Crab Meat; 3 cups fresh bread crumbs, divided; 2 large eggs, beaten; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 2 tbsp white onion, diced; 2 tbsp celery, diced; 2 tbsp red bell pepper, diced; 1 tbsp parsley, minced; 1 clove minced garlic; ½ tsp salt; ¼ tsp dried mustard; ¼ tsp cayenne; 2 tbsp olive oil; ½ cup mayonnaise; 2 tbsp stone ground mustard; ½ tbsp paprika; 1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning; 1 tsp horseradish; 1 tsp pickle juice; ½ tsp hot sauce; 1 clove minced garlic

A Premier Catch Crab Cake Competition favorite, these Dungeness crab cakes are crisp outside and packed with sweet crab inside. The homemade rémoulade brings a tangy, savory kick that makes them even better.

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Besecker’s Classic Crab Cakes with Homemade Rémoulade Sauce

Author: Joci Besecker, Premier Catch

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Servings

Prep Time

2 hours

Cook Time

10 minutes

Besecker’s Classic Crab Cakes with Homemade Rémoulade Sauce are made with fresh Dungeness crab meat, a blend of spices, and diced bell pepper and celery. Paired with a tangy, creamy rémoulade sauce, these crab cakes deliver a perfect balance of flavor and texture.

Ingredients

1lb Wild Dungeness Crab Meat
3 cups fresh bread crumbs, divided
2 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp white onion, diced
2 tbsp celery, diced
2 tbsp red bell pepper, diced
1 tbsp parsley, minced
1 clove minced garlic
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp dried mustard
¼ tsp cayenne
2 tbsp olive oil

Rémoulade Sauce:

½ cup mayonnaise
2 tbsp stone ground mustard
½ tbsp paprika
1 tsp Cajun or Creole seasoning
1 tsp horseradish
1 tsp pickle juice
½ tsp hot sauce
1 clove minced garlic

Directions

In a large bowl, mix together bread crumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, onion, celery, bell pepper, parsley, garlic, and seasonings. Stir in crabmeat. Chill for 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
For the rémoulade sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and whisk until well combined. Store in the fridge until ready to serve.
Shape crab mixture into 12 small cakes. Coat each cake with bread crumbs.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 4-5 minutes per side until just crispy on the outside.
Serve the crab cakes with rémoulade sauce. Enjoy!

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