Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

Health score
20%
Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
30 min.
4
416kcal

Suggestions

If you’re craving a dish that’s both elegant and comforting, these Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce are the perfect choice. Ready in just 30 minutes, they bring together the delicate sweetness of lump crab meat with a zesty kick from chili sauce, Worcestershire, and hot pepper sauce. The addition of fresh parsley, lemon zest, and finely chopped celery gives each bite a refreshing brightness, while the cracker meal creates a crisp, golden crust that’s irresistible.

What truly elevates this recipe is the roasted red pepper sauce. Smooth, vibrant, and slightly smoky, it pairs beautifully with the tender crab cakes, adding a burst of flavor that makes the dish feel restaurant-worthy. The sauce is simple to prepare in a food processor, yet it transforms the meal into something special. Served with lemon wedges for a final touch of freshness, these crab cakes are versatile enough to enjoy as a main course for dinner or a standout lunch.

With a balanced caloric breakdown of protein, fat, and carbs, this dish is indulgent yet satisfying. Whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself to a gourmet moment at home, these crab cakes promise to impress. They’re proof that a quick recipe can still deliver big on flavor and presentation, making them a must-try for seafood lovers and anyone who enjoys bold, vibrant meals.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon double-acting baking powder 
  • servings canola oil for frying
  • rib celery from the heart of the stalk finely chopped
  • 0.5 cup chili sauce prepared
  • teaspoon crab boil seasoning 
  • cup cracker meal 
  •  eggs beaten
  • handful flat parsley chopped
  •  lemon zest for garnish cut into wedges,
  • 12 ounces lump crab meat picked over
  • 0.5 cup milk 
  • drops several pepper sauce hot
  • tablespoons ranch dressing 
  • cup reduced fat mayonnaise 
  • ounce roasted peppers red prepared drained
  • drops several worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Place cracker meal in a bowl and make a well in the center of the meal. Beat egg with milk and pour into well. Moisten cracker meal and combine liquid with meal using the tines of a fork.
  2. Add crab meat, crab boil seasoning, baking powder, parsley, lemon zest, celery, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce, and mayonnaise to the bowl.
  3. Mix all ingredients well and form into 8 (3-inch) patties.
  4. Add 1/2-inch vegetable or canola oil to a skillet and heat to medium high temperature. Fry cakes 3 minutes on each side and drain on paper towel lined plate. Cook 4 cakes at a time, so that oil temp does not drop too low.
  5. For red pepper sauce, combine drained red peppers in a food processor bowl with mayonnaise and chili sauce. Pulse/grind the ingredients into a smooth sauce.
  6. Transfer sauce to a small serving dish.
  7. Serve crab cakes with sauce and lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories416kcal
Protein19.96%
Fat53.93%
Carbs26.11%

Properties

Glycemic Index
48.5
Glycemic Load
1.31
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
26.896956443787%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
2.16mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.15mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:415.6kcal
20.78%
Fat:24.91g
38.32%
Saturated Fat:4.53g
28.28%
Carbohydrates:27.13g
9.04%
Net Carbohydrates:25.03g
9.1%
Sugar:9.73g
10.81%
Cholesterol:91.21mg
30.4%
Sodium:2963.54mg
128.85%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:20.74g
41.48%
Vitamin B12:7.93µg
132.16%
Vitamin K:72.03µg
68.6%
Selenium:37.92µg
54.18%
Vitamin C:41.33mg
50.1%
Copper:0.95mg
47.46%
Phosphorus:398.81mg
39.88%
Zinc:5.66mg
37.73%
Calcium:326.47mg
32.65%
Vitamin E:3.21mg
21.41%
Folate:70.6µg
17.65%
Vitamin B6:0.34mg
17.17%
Magnesium:64.06mg
16.01%
Vitamin A:798.03IU
15.96%
Iron:2.79mg
15.49%
Potassium:498.45mg
14.24%
Vitamin B3:2.61mg
13.06%
Vitamin B2:0.22mg
12.94%
Manganese:0.25mg
12.47%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
11.88%
Fiber:2.1g
8.41%
Vitamin B5:0.76mg
7.59%
Vitamin D:0.56µg
3.75%