Sauce for Crab Cakes
A bright, delicate mayonnaise-based dipping sauce with capers, mustard, and Old Bay.
Servings: 8 (about 1 cup)
Calories: 131kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon capers
- ⅔ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 garlic clove grated
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning plus more for garnish
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped chives or parsley to garnish
Instructions
- Finely chop capers.
- In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, mustards, garlic, chopped capers, lemon juice, lemon zest, and Old Bay Seasoning. Season to taste with freshly ground black pepper.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Garnish with a sprinkle of Old Bay and chopped chives or parsley, if desired.
Notes
Make ahead: this sauce actually improves after sitting a few hours or overnight in the fridge.
Storage: airtight container in the fridge, up to 5 days.
Not recommended for freezing, as mayonnaise-based sauces can separate once thawed.
Grate the garlic rather than mincing it for the smoothest texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 188mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 20IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 0.2mg
