How to Make Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and elegant appetizer to serve at your next dinner party or special event, look no further than these Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce. These bite-sized treats are packed with flavor and are sure to impress your guests. Whether you're a fan of seafood or just love trying new and exciting recipes, these mini crab cakes are a must-try. They are perfect for any occasion, from casual gatherings to fancy cocktail parties.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons relish
  • 1 teaspoon spicy mustard
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon minced cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons salted butter
  • 2 stalks celery, finely chopped
  • ½ medium onion
  • ½ small red bell pepper, chopped
  • ½ small green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh bread crumbs
  • 1 ½ cups crabmeat
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Mix mayonnaise, relish, mustard, hot sauce, garam masala, and cilantro for tartar sauce in a bowl until well blended. Cover and chill in the refrigerator until flavors have blended, about 1 hour.
  • Melt butter in a frying pan. Add celery, onion, and bell peppers; saute until soft, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside to cool.
  • Place bread crumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add cooled vegetables, eggs, seafood seasoning, pepper, and cayenne; mix until well blended and moist. Form crab mixture into 1 1/2- to 2-inch balls.
  • Heat oil in a frying pan over medium or medium-low heat. Add crab balls and flatten the tops with a spatula. Fry to a golden brown, about 5 minutes. Carefully flip and repeat to brown the other side. Drain on a wire rack.
  • Serve with curried tartar sauce.
  • Nutrition

    326 cal.

    • Total Fat: 23g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 141mg
    • Sodium: 658mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 16g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 170mg