Coastal Fusion: Dorset Crab Cakes With Sweet Chili Sauce
Dorset Crab Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce is a delightful coastal fusion dish that brings together the flavors of fresh Dorset crab with a hint of sweetness and spice. These crab cakes are perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, and the sweet chili sauce adds a zesty kick to every bite.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh Dorset crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place them on a baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the crab cakes in batches until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the crab cakes to a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the crab cakes with sweet chili sauce on the side for dipping.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250
- Carbohydrates
- 15g
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 12g
Supplies
Baking sheet Large skillet Paper towels
Tools
Mixing bowl Spatula Tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Dorset Crab Cakes with Sweet Chili Sauce alongside a fresh green salad and a squeeze of lemon for a light and satisfying meal.
Tips & tricks
For extra flavor, you can add a dash of hot sauce to the sweet chili sauce for a spicier kick.
Cost
$25