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Ingredients
Curried Tartar Sauce:
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¼ cup mayonnaise
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2 teaspoons relish
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1 teaspoon spicy mustard
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½ teaspoon hot sauce
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 teaspoon minced cilantro
Crab Cakes:
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2 tablespoons salted butter
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2 stalks celery, finely chopped
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½ medium onion
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½ small red bell pepper, chopped
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½ small green bell pepper, chopped
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2 cups fresh bread crumbs
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1 ½ cups crabmeat
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2 large eggs
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1 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
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½ teaspoon ground black pepper
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¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
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½ cup vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
Directions
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Serve with curried tartar sauce.
Cook's Note:
For fresh bread crumbs, process bread or rolls in a food processor or blender until fine.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
326 | Calories |
23g | Fat |
16g | Carbs |
14g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 326 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat 23g | 30% |
Saturated Fat 7g | 33% |
Cholesterol 141mg | 47% |
Sodium 658mg | 29% |
Total Carbohydrate 16g | 6% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 6% |
Total Sugars 3g | |
Protein 14g | 28% |
Vitamin C 12mg | 14% |
Calcium 95mg | 7% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 170mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.