How to Make Asian Crab Cake Salad - A Step-by-Step Guide

Crab cakes are a popular dish in many parts of the world, especially in Asian cuisine where they are often served as a starter or as part of a main course. These savory and flavorful cakes are made with a combination of sweet crab meat, aromatic spices, and a crispy outer coating. However, instead of serving them on their own, why not take them to the next level by creating a delicious and refreshing Asian crab cake salad?

This recipe combines the best of both worlds – the rich and in...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • ¼ teaspoon soy sauce
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 6 cups arugula leaves
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce (such as Sriracha®)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Mix 1 cup panko, egg, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, sesame seeds, 1 teaspoon chile-garlic sauce, ginger, sesame oil, and soy sauce together in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Fold crabmeat into the panko mixture. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 hour.
  • Spread 1/4 cup panko onto a plate. Shape crab mixture into 6 small, thick patties; press into the panko to coat.
  • Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook crab cakes in the melted butter until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Put 1 cup arugula on each of 6 plates. Top each pile of arugula with a crab cake.
  • Whisk 2 tablespoons mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon chile-garlic sauce, rice vinegar, and lemon juice together in a bowl until smooth; drizzle over arugula and crab cakes.
  • Nutrition

    250 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 76mg
    • Sodium: 995mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 18g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 9mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 254mg