
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 pound lump crabmeat, cartilage removed
- ½ c bread crumbs
Red Pepper Sauce:
- 1/2 cup chopped sweet red pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons minced red onion
- 2 teaspoons parsley
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Lemon wedges
Instruction
In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, chives, parsley, lemon juice, paprika, pepper, crabmeat and bread crumbs. mix well.Shape 1/4 cupfuls of crab mixture into patties. Meanwhile, for sauce, in a blender of food processor, combine the red pepper, onions, mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, onion, parsley, honey, lemon juice, salt and pepper; cover and process until finely chopped. Refrigerate until serving.
In a large skillet, melt half of butterand half of oil. Place half of the crab cakes in skillet. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned (carefully turn the delicate cakes over). Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes. Serve with sauce and lemon wedges.