Carrabba’s Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
Carrabba’s Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce feature succulent crab meat blended with flavorful seasonings, served alongside a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish.
Make this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Carrabba’s Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe at home and your Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce will taste just like Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce
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Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is a popular Italian-American restaurant chain founded in 1986 by Johnny Carrabba and his uncle, Damian Mandola. With numerous locations across the United States, it offers a diverse menu of Italian-inspired dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
Signature items include wood-grilled chicken Bryan, pasta dishes featuring homemade sauces, like the amazing Lobster Ravioli and Tagliarini Picchi Pacchiu, and a variety of soup, seafood and steak options.
The restaurant’s warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with an open kitchen, enhances the dining experience. Carrabba’s is known for its attentive service, making it a favored choice for both casual dining and special occasions, providing a taste of Italy in a contemporary and welcoming setting.
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Crab Cakes
Crab Cakes are a beloved seafood dish that originated in the United States, particularly in regions along the East Coast like Maryland. These delectable cakes typically consist of lump or backfin crab meat mixed with various ingredients such as breadcrumbs, eggs, mayonnaise, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and Old Bay seasoning, among others. The mixture is formed into patties and then pan-fried, creating a golden-brown crust on the outside while keeping the inside moist and flavorful.
One of the defining characteristics of a good crab cake is the quality and freshness of the crab meat used. Lump crab meat, prized for its large, tender pieces from the body of the crab, is often preferred for its sweet and delicate flavor. Backfin crab meat, which includes both lump and smaller flakes, is also commonly used and offers a good balance of texture and taste.
The choice of seasoning is crucial in enhancing the natural sweetness of the crab meat without overpowering it. Old Bay seasoning, a blend of herbs and spices that typically includes celery salt, paprika, black pepper, and red pepper flakes, is a classic seasoning used in many crab cake recipes. It adds depth and complexity to the flavor profile without masking the delicate taste of the crab.
Crab cakes are often served with various accompaniments such as a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, tartar sauce, remoulade sauce, aioli, or a flavorful dipping sauce like roasted red pepper sauce. They can be enjoyed as an appetizer, a main course, or even as a sandwich filling. Whether served atop a bed of greens or nestled between two slices of bread, crab cakes are a versatile and beloved dish cherished by seafood enthusiasts around the world.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
Carrabba's Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce feature succulent crab meat blended with flavorful seasonings, served alongside a vibrant roasted red pepper sauce for a delightful Mediterranean-inspired dish. Make our Carrabba's Italian Grill Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Crab Cakes with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce will taste just like Carrabba's Italian Grill.
Yield: 6 Appetizers
Ingredients
- Carrabba's Italian Grill Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe (See the Recipe Box below for this Recipe)
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 ounce diced Onion
- 1 ounce diced Yellow and Red Bell Pepper
- 1 ounce diced Celery
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
- 1 pound Lump Crab Meat picked over for shells
- 1 cup Breadcrumbs
- 2 ounce Flour for dusting
- 1 ounce Oil for frying
- Lemon Wedges for serving
- Fresh Parsley Leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Carrabba's Italian Grill Roasted Red Pepper Sauce according to the recipe in the Recipe Box below. Set aside.
- Place butter into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
- When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), place prepared onion, bell peppers and celery in skillet. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
- Place cooked vegetables in a mixing bowl.
- Add mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper. Mix.
- Fold in crab meat, gently to keep lumps.
- Gently fold in breadcrumbs, again be careful not to break apart crab.
- Place in refrigerator to cool and to set up.
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Portion and form chilled crab cake mixture into small cakes.
- Dust cakes in flour.
- Pour oil into a medium iron skillet. Place over medium heat.
- When oil is hot and shimmering, place crab cakes in skillet. Brown both sides.
- Place browned cakes on a cooking sheet. Continue with remaining cakes, if needed, until all are browned and on cooking sheet.
- Place cakes in preheated oven and bake for 7 minutes.
- Warm prepared sauce, if needed.
- Plate each serving with sauce and 2 crab cakes.
- Garnish with a lemon wedge and parsley leaf.
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Carrabba's Italian Grill Roasted Red Pepper Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Butter
- 1 Red Bell Pepper cored, seeded and sliced thin
- Red Onion sliced thin
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup White Wine
- 2 cups Heavy Cream
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) Unsalted Butter
- Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place 1 tablespoon butter into a medium skillet. Place over medium heat.
- When butter has melted and is hot (do not burn), place prepared red bell pepper and onion in skillet. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
- Remove pepper and onion from skillet to a cutting board. Chop fine.
- Place back in skillet. Add chicken broth and wine. Cook over medium heat until thickened.
- Add heavy cream. Cook and reduce to 3/4.
- Taste. Add salt and pepper, to taste.
- Add 1 stick unsalted butter. Melt and stir.
- Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Can be done in advance. Place in a sealable container and place in the refrigerator for up to a week. Warm before serving.
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