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Crab Cake Sauce Recipe

Irresistible Crab Cake Sauce Recipe You'll Want to Make Today

This crab cake sauce recipe is a creamy, flavorful addition to your seafood feast, taking just over an hour to prepare.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 1 cup mayonnaise Greek yogurt can lighten it up.
  • 2 teaspoons white vinegar Can substitute with apple cider vinegar.
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup Opt for sugar-free if desired.
  • 1 large lemon juice Fresh juice is best.
  • 7-8 capers Omit if unavailable, note will alter flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons honey Maple syrup is an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder Fresh minced garlic can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder Fresh onion works too.
  • 1 teaspoon paprika Consider smoked paprika.
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a small food processor, combine mayonnaise, white vinegar, ketchup, and lemon juice. Process for about 30 seconds until well blended.
  2. Add capers, honey, garlic powder, and onion powder. Blend for another 20 seconds until the capers are finely chopped and integrated.
  3. Sprinkle in paprika and coarse kosher salt, then pulse the mixture for an additional 15 seconds. Taste and adjust salt as needed.
  4. Transfer the sauce into an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Once chilled, stir the crab cake sauce before serving as a dip alongside crab cakes or drizzled over grilled fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Allowing the sauce to chill enhances overall texture and flavor. Avoid freezing, as this is a mayo-based sauce.

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