Mini Crab Cakes with Curried Tartar Sauce

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My family loves these. You don't need to use the curried tartar--you can use regular, but the curried tartar is what sets this recipe apart. I ask you to give it a try before deciding against it!

Submitted by Maria Connors

Published on January 25, 2015

Prep Time:

15 mins

Cook Time:

20 mins

Additional Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 35 mins

Servings:

4

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

Curried Tartar Sauce:

¼ cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons relish
1 teaspoon spicy mustard
½ teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon minced cilantro

Crab Cakes:

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

Directions

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.

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
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.

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