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Sauce for Crab Cakes

A zesty and creamy sauce that perfectly complements crab cakes, enhancing their flavor with a tangy kick.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: condiment, sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup mayonnaise preferably homemade or high-quality
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
Flavor Enhancers
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 clove garlic minced
Herbs and Spices
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning optional, for extra flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Sauce
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and lemon juice.
  2. Add Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and minced garlic, stirring until well blended.
  3. Fold in the chopped parsley and Old Bay seasoning if using.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary, adding more hot sauce or lemon juice if desired.
  5. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow flavors to meld.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 20mgVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

This sauce can be made a day in advance for even better flavor. Serve chilled with crab cakes or as a dip for seafood.

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