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Crab Cake Sauce

Crab Cake Sauce: The Ultimate Creamy Dip for Seafood Lovers

This creamy crab cake sauce is a versatile dip that's perfect for enhancing seafood dishes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: American, Seafood
Calories: 80
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt to lighten
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons ketchup or tomato paste for thicker texture
  • 1/2 whole lemon juice or lime juice for a twist
For the Flavor Boost
  • 1 tablespoon capers or chopped olives
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup as vegan alternative
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder or fresh minced onion
For Beautiful Color and Heat
  • 1 teaspoon paprika or smoked paprika for variation
  • 1/2 teaspoon coarse kosher salt reduce if using regular salt

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Cake Sauce
  1. Combine the base ingredients in a food processor: 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, 2 tablespoons of ketchup, and the juice of half a lemon. Pulse for 10-15 seconds until blended.
  2. Add the flavor boosters: 1 tablespoon of capers, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon of onion powder. Blend again for another 10-15 seconds.
  3. Mix in 1 teaspoon of paprika and 1/2 teaspoon of coarse kosher salt. Pulse for an additional 5-10 seconds until all ingredients are combined.
  4. Transfer the sauce to a covered container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld.
  5. Once chilled, stir the crab cake sauce before serving to enhance crab cakes, shrimp cocktails, or grilled fish.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoonsCalories: 80kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Chill the sauce for at least one hour for optimal flavor development. Adjust salt based on taste and the saltiness of ingredients.

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