Follow these steps for perfect results
lump crabmeat
drained and picked over
mayonnaise
chives
minced
lime juice
fresh
honey
Asian red chili sauce
such as sambal oelek
salt
pepper
freshly ground
mango
peeled and cut into chunks
vegetable oil
vegetable oil
all purpose flour
for dredging
eggs
beaten
panko
micro greens
packed
Combine crabmeat, mayonnaise, chives, lime juice, honey, and 1 tablespoon chili sauce in a bowl; season with salt and pepper.
Stir to break up some crabmeat.
Form mixture into 8 firm crab cakes.
Refrigerate crab cakes for 25 minutes to firm.
Puree mango, 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining chili sauce in a blender until smooth.
Season mango puree with salt and pepper.
Place flour, beaten eggs, and panko in separate shallow bowls.
Dust crab cakes with flour, shaking off excess.
Dip crab cakes in egg, then coat with panko.
Repeat with remaining crab cakes.
Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a skillet until shimmering.
Cook 4 crab cakes over medium-high heat for 3 minutes per side, until browned and crisp.
Drain crab cakes on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining oil and crab cakes.
Drizzle mango puree on 4 plates and place 2 crab cakes on each.
Mound micro greens alongside and serve immediately.
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.
Everything you need to know before you start
15 minutes
Crab cakes can be formed ahead and refrigerated.
Elegant and colorful.
Serve as an appetizer or main course.
Garnish with lime wedges.
Offer a side of mixed greens.
Crisp and refreshing
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Popular seafood dish in coastal regions.
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