Baked Lump Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Chipotle Lime Sauce

Step 1

In a small blender (or magic bullet) puree mayonnaise, lime juice, roasted pepper and chipotle pepper.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine crushed crackers, eggs, scallions, pepper, mayo, cilantro, lime juice, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Mix well, then fold in crab meat, careful not to over mix so the crab remains in large chunks.

Step 4

Gently shape into patties using a 1/2 cup measuring cup.

Step 5

Chill in the refrigerator at least 1/2 hour before baking.

Step 6

Preheat oven to 400°.

Step 7

Grease a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 8

Bake about 8-10 minutes on each side, until nicely browned.

Step 9

Drizzle red pepper chipotle lime sauce over crab cakes and serve.