Chipotle-Sauced Crab Cakes

The smoky flavor of chipotle chile peppers gives the stir-together sauce gusto that complements the subtly seasoned crab cakes. To tame the spiciness of the sauce, remove the seeds from the pepper before you add it.


Chipotle-Sauced Crab Cakes

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Servings: 4
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Fish and Seafood

 
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Ingredients
  • egg, slightly beaten
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  • 3/4 cup
    soft bread crumbs (1 slice)
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  • 2 tablespoons
    sliced green onion
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  • 2 tablespoons
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
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  • 1 tablespoon
    milk
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    lemon-pepper seasoning
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  • 6 1/2 ounce can crabmeat, drained, flaked, and cartilage removed
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    Nonstick cooking spray
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  • 4 cups
    torn mixed salad greens
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    Chipotle Sauce
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  •  
    Lime wedges (optional)
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Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
  • 1/3 cup
    mayonnaise or salad dressing
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  • 1/4 cup
    dairy sour cream
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  • 2 tablespoons
    milk
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  • 2 teaspoons
    snipped fresh cilantro
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  • canned chipotle chile pepper in adobe sauce, drained and finely chopped*
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    Dash salt
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Directions
1.
In a large bowl, stir together egg, bread crumbs, green onion, mayonnaise, milk, and lemon-pepper seasoning. Add crabmeat; mix well. Shape into eight 2-1/2-inch patties.
2.
Lightly coat an unheated large nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Preheat over medium heat. Add crab patties. Cook for 6 to 8 minutes or until browned, turning once. Serve crab patties on greens with Chipotle Sauce. If desired, garnish with lime wedges. Makes 4 servings.

Test Kitchen Tip:
Because chile peppers contain volatile oils that can burn your skin and eyes, avoid direct contact with them as much as possible. When working with chile peppers, wear plastic or rubber gloves. If your bare hands do touch the peppers, wash your hands and nails well with soap and warm water.

Chipotle Barbecue Sauce
In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise or salad dressing; sour cream; milk; fresh cilantro; chipotle chile pepper; and salt.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 359, Total Fat 26 g, Cholesterol 150 mg, Sodium 712 mg, Carbohydrate 8 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 23 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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