Crab Cakes with Creamy Chili Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 shallots, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 teaspoon chili garlic sauce
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 1/4 cup sake
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 1/2 cup fresh white breadcrumbs
- 8 ounce fresh crabmeat, picked over
- 1/3 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium-low heat. Add shallots and garlic and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add chili garlic sauce and stir 1 minute. Add cream, sake and lime juice. Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 7 minutes. Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl. Stir 2 tablespoons egg mixture into crab mixture (mixture will be dry). Discard remaining egg mixture. Form crab mixture into four 2 1/2- to 3-inch round patties, using about 1/2 cupful for each. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add crab cakes and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer to plates. Drizzle sauce over and serve. 4 Appetizer Servings