Southern Boys Crab Cakes

The beauty of delicious Southern Boys Crab Cakes lies in their simplicity, allowing the fresh flavors of the crab to shine through.

A few key ingredients—like quality crab meat, crushed crackers, seasoning—creates scrumptious Southern Boys Crab Cakes that are both satisfying and impressive. Enjoying them with a tangy dipping sauce or a squeeze of lemon elevates the experience further, making for a delightful culinary treat.

Southern Boys Crab Cakes are delicious on their own, but a good dipping sauce can elevate their flavor. Here are some popular dipping sauce options for crab cakes:

1. Remoulade Sauce: A classic option made with mayonnaise, mustard, capers, horseradish, lemon juice, and spices.
2. Tartar Sauce: A simple mix of mayonnaise, diced pickles or relish, lemon juice, and a dash of Worcestershire sauce.
3. Aioli: A garlic-flavored mayonnaise that can be made with additional ingredients like herbs, lemon, or spices.
4. Cocktail Sauce: A zesty mix of ketchup, horseradish, and lemon juice.
5. Spicy Sriracha Aioli: Combine mayonnaise with Sriracha, garlic, and lime juice for a spicy twist.
6. Herb Green Sauce: A vibrant sauce made with fresh herbs like parsley, cilantro, or basil, mixed with olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic.
7. Lemon Dill Sauce: A refreshing blend of Greek yogurt (or mayonnaise), fresh dill, lemon juice, and zest.
8. Caper and Lemon Butter Sauce: Melted butter mixed with capers and fresh lemon juice provides a rich and tangy dip.
9. Mango Salsa: A sweet and tangy salsa made with diced mango, red onion, cilantro, jalapeño, and lime juice.
10. Chipotle Lime Sauce: A smoky and tangy sauce made with mayonnaise, chipotle in adobo, lime juice, and a pinch of salt.

Southern Boys Crab Cakes

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These crab cakes are simply delicious for all their simplicity.

• Prep Time: 5 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: varies
• Category: Entree
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Southern

Ingredients

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• 1 pound crab meat
• 6 to 8 saltine crackers
• 1 to 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• Dash of garlic powder
• 2 to 4 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning

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Instructions

1. Combine crab meat and mayonnaise in a medium size bowl.
2. Add finely crushed crackers.
3. Add garlic powder.
4. Add Old Bay seasoning to taste.
5. Fry in 1/2 inch of hot oil until golden brown.
6. Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.

Notes

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