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Crab Cake Sauce: the Tangy, Creamy Game-Changer
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Crab Cake Sauce: the Tangy, Creamy Game-Changer

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tbsp Dijon mustard (or more if you’re feeling bold)
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best, because bottle juice is sad)
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional, but your patience will thank you)
  • 1 tsp hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne (adjust to heat tolerance)
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley or chives
  • 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper (adds color and crunch)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
  • Stir in hot sauce, parsley, and red bell pepper. The color should look inviting, not cafeteria-lunch gray.
  • Season with salt and pepper. Taste and adjust: more lemon for zing, more hot sauce for attitude.
  • Chill the sauce for at least 15 minutes if you have the time. Cold sauce hugs the crab cake better and wakes up the flavors.
  • Serve alongside warm crab cakes or dollop on top for that dramatic “chef’s kiss” moment.