Homemade Crab Cakes with Sweet Chili Lime Sauce Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ C mayo, divided
• 8 oz lump crab meat
• ½ C panko breadcrumbs
• ½ .7 oz packet of Italian dressing seasoning
• ¼ C green onions, chopped
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard, divided
• Juice of 1 lime, divided
• 1 tbsp sweet chili sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine ¼ C mayo, green onions, ½ tbsp dijon mustard, Italian dressing seasoning and ½ of the lime juice.
2. Add the crab meat and panko and mix until well combined.
3. Form into 3 half cup patties or 6 quarter cup patties. Cover the patties and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by combining ¼ C mayo, the sweet chili sauce, ½ tbsp dijon mustard and the remaining lime juice. Set aside.
5. Heat the vegetable oil over medium heat in a cast iron skillet. Cook the crab cakes for 3-4 minutes per side or until nicely browned.
6. Top with the Sweet Chili Lime Sauce.

Prep time:15mins

Cook time:10mins

Recipe Source:thisgalcooks