Chili Lime Crab Cakes

by Bev
(Pacific Northwest)

We love these Chili Lime Crab Cakes with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise. Try 'em yourself!

Ingredients:

1 lb. Crab Meat
10 Saltine crackers, crushed
1 large Egg
2 Tbsp. Ranch dressing
2 tsp. Oriental Chili Garlic Paste
2 tsp. Lime Juice
1 Tbsp. Cilantro
2 Tbsp. Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Chipotle Avocado Mayo Sauce:

1 medium-sized Avocado, roughly mashed
1/2 tsp. Chipotle Chili Powder
1/2 tsp. Lemon juice
Salt and Pepper to taste
1/4 cup Mayonnaise

Prepare the Sauce:

Combine mayonnaise, chili powder, avocado, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small mixing bowl and blend well. Chill.

Prepare the Crab Cakes:

In a large mixing bowl, gently combine the crab meat, crackers, egg, ranch dressing, garlic paste, lime juice, and cilantro.
Form into 4-6 crab cakes.
Sauté in olive oil until golden brown on both
sides.

Serves 4-6.