Seychelles-style Spicy Crab Cakes

Seychelles-style Spicy Crab Cakes are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the sweetness of crab with the heat of Seychellois spices. These crab cakes are perfect as an appetizer or as a main course, and they are sure to impress your guests with their unique flavors.

Seychelles-style Spicy Crab Cakes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb lump crab meat
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 egg
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 red chili, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Seychellois curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, red chili, curry powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
  2. Form the mixture into 8 crab cakes and place them on a plate.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and heated through.
  5. Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
  6. Serve the crab cakes hot, with your choice of dipping sauce or a side salad.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
10 minutes
Total time:
30 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
250 per serving
Protein
15g
Carbohydrates
10g
Fat
18g

Supplies

Large bowl Skillet Plate Paper towel

Tools

Spatula

Serving suggestions

Serve the Seychelles-style Spicy Crab Cakes with a side of mango salsa for a refreshing and tropical twist.

Tips & tricks

For extra heat, add more cayenne pepper to the crab cake mixture. Adjust according to your spice preference.

Cost

$20