Spicy Zanzibari Crab Cakes
Spicy Zanzibari Crab Cakes are a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the rich seafood flavors with the vibrant spices of Zanzibari cuisine.
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab meat
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, green onions, red chili, cumin, cayenne pepper, and cilantro. Mix well.
- Form the mixture into small patties and place them on a plate.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Carefully place the crab cakes in the skillet and cook until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and place them on a paper towel to drain any excess oil.
- Serve the crab cakes hot with your favorite 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
Mixing bowl Skillet Plate Paper towels
Tools
Spatula Cooking tongs
Serving suggestions
Serve the Spicy Zanzibari Crab Cakes with a side of coconut rice and a refreshing cucumber salad.
Tips & tricks
For an extra kick, add extra cayenne pepper to the crab cake mixture. Be sure to adjust the spice level to your preference.
Cost
$20