Crab Cakes with Fresh Mango-Peach Salsa

This recipe for crab cakes with mango-peach salsa is easy to make. I like to taste the crab meat. Its sweet delicate flavor comes through with the panko crumbs.

• Preparation Time: 40 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 306 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup light olive oil
• ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 ½ tablespoons honey
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
• ½ cup chopped red onion
• 3 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups panko bread crumbs
• 2 medium mangos
• 2 large peaches, peeled and pitted
• 2 medium Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped
• ⅓ cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 pounds lump crab, drained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Score mango flesh and cut into chunks. Cut peaches into chunks. Transfer both into a bowl with tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, honey, and balsamic vinegar; stir carefully to combine, being careful not to bruise the fruit. Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the crab cakes, or up to 3 days.

Step 2

Inspect crabmeat and discard any shells. Transfer meat to a bowl. Add green onions, salt, and pepper; gently mix to combine with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, making sure you don't break up the crabmeat.

Step 3

Add eggs and flour; stir with a fork until combined. Shape mixture into eight 4- to 5-inch patties.

Step 4

Place panko in a partially (not fully) sealed plastic bag. Roll over the crumbs with a rolling pin until crushed but not too fine; air will escape the bag through the opening. Transfer panko to a shallow bowl. Gently press crab cakes into the crumbs to coat on both sides, being careful not to break them.

Step 5

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot, but not burning or smoking. Cook 4 crab cakes at a time in the hot oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil, then repeat with remaining crab cakes.

Step 6

Serve on top of or alongside chilled salsa.