Mediterranean Crab Cakes with Dijon Mustard Sauce
These Mediterranean crab cakes are a delicious and easy way to enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean. They're made with fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, onion, red bell pepper, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. The crab cakes are then pan-fried until golden brown and cooked through. They're served with a Dijon mustard sauce made with Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice.
The Mediterranean region has a long history of seafood cookery, and crab cakes are a popular dish in many countries around the Mediterranean Sea. These crab cakes are inspired by the flavors of the Mediterranean, with a combination of fresh crab meat, herbs, and spices. The Dijon mustard sauce is a classic French condiment that adds a bit of tangy flavor to the crab cakes.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 15 | Serves: 4
Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh crab meat
  • 1/2 cup bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
  1. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, bread crumbs, onion, red bell pepper, parsley, oregano, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  2. Add the egg and mix until just combined.
  3. Form the mixture into 12 crab cakes.
  4. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  5. Serve the crab cakes with the Dijon mustard sauce.
  6. To make the Dijon mustard sauce, whisk together the Dijon mustard, mayonnaise, sour cream, and lemon juice.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve the sauce over the crab cakes.
Why It Works
  • The combination of fresh crab meat, herbs, and spices gives these crab cakes a delicious flavor.
  • The bread crumbs help to bind the crab cakes together and give them a crispy exterior.
  • Pan-frying the crab cakes until golden brown gives them a beautiful color and a crispy texture.
  • The Dijon mustard sauce adds a bit of tangy flavor to the crab cakes and helps to balance out the richness of the crab meat.