Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
1 pound

lump crabmeat

drained and picked over

0.25 cup

mayonnaise

3 tbsp

chives

minced

2 tsp

lime juice

fresh

0.5 tsp

honey

4 tsp

Asian red chili sauce

such as sambal oelek

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

pepper

freshly ground

1 unit

mango

peeled and cut into chunks

0.25 cup

vegetable oil

3 tbsp

vegetable oil

0.25 cup

all purpose flour

for dredging

3 unit

eggs

beaten

2 cup

panko

1 cup

micro greens

packed

Step 1
~3 min

Combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, chives, lime juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon chili sauce in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.

Step 2
~3 min

Stir to break up some crabmeat.

Step 3
~3 min

Form mixture into 8 firm crab cakes.

Step 4
~3 min

Refrigerate crab cakes for 25 minutes to firm.

Step 5
~3 min

Puree mango, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining chili sauce in a blender until smooth.

Step 6
~3 min

Season mango puree with salt and pepper.

Step 7
~3 min

Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate shallow bowls.

Step 8
~3 min

Dust crab cakes with flour, shaking off excess.

Step 9
~3 min

Dip crab cakes in egg, then coat with panko.

Step 10
~3 min

Repeat with remaining crab cakes.

Step 11
~3 min

Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet until shimmering.

Step 12
~3 min

Cook 4 crab cakes over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side, until browned and crisp.

Step 13
~3 min

Drain crab cakes on a wire rack over a baking sheet.

Step 14
~3 min

Repeat with remaining oil and crab cakes.

Step 15
~3 min

Drizzle mango puree on 4 plates and place 2 crab cakes on each.

Step 16
~3 min

Mound micro greens alongside and serve immediately.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Serve with a side salad for a complete meal.

Adjust chili sauce to taste.

Ensure crabmeat is well-drained for best results.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Crab cakes can be formed ahead and refrigerated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as an appetizer or main course.

Garnish with lime wedges.

Offer a side of mixed greens.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Avocado salad
Grilled asparagus

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Coastal United States

Cultural Significance

Popular seafood dish in coastal regions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Summer parties
Holiday gatherings

Occasion Tags

Summer party
Dinner party
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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