CRAB CAKES WITH LIME SAUCE

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Reel in a breezy taste of the seashore with these delectable, crispy-coated crab cakes. The refreshing, lip-smacking lime sauce adds a delightful summery tang to this old-fashioned favorite. -Marjie Gaspar, Oxford, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1 green onion, chopped
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Italian salad dressing mix
1-1/2 cups crushed butter-flavored crackers (about 35), divided
1 cup mayonnaise, divided
2 tablespoons lime juice, divided
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup sour cream
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the crab, onion, mustard, dressing mix, 1 cup cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup mayonnaise and 1 tablespoon lime juice. Shape into six patties; coat with remaining cracker crumbs. , In a large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook crab cakes for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. , For lime sauce, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, lime zest, and remaining mayonnaise and lime juice until blended. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1039 calories, Fat 92g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 1207mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

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