Crab Cake Sauce

This is one of my favorite Old Bay Crab Cake Sauce, and I love serving it with crab cakes, and other seafood dishes. Made with just a few simple ingredients, you will love this recipe!

Easy Sauce Recipe For Crab Cakes

With just a few ingredients, make this easy sauce for crab cake recipe, which can elevate your crab cakes, and even my recipe for New Orleans Po Boys! My kids call this crab patty sauce!

They are great, and really bring out the seafood flavor in any dish. Plus, everyone loves a great dipping sauce! If you love the taste of Old Bay Seasoning, you will love the tasty combination that these ingredients bring!

And of course, if you are looking for the best Maryland Crab Cake Recipe, look no further than my foolproof recipe!

Crab Cake Sauce Ingredients

Remember the step-by-step directions and detailed ingredient list are below, in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post, as well as the nutritional information.

• Tartar Sauce: Acts as the creamy base of the sauce, providing a rich and smooth texture that complements the crab cakes.
• Lemon Juice: Provides a fresh, zesty acidity that brightens up the sauce and balances the richness of the crab cakes.
• Old Bay Seasoning: Infuses the sauce with a classic, slightly spicy seafood seasoning that pairs perfectly with crab cakes.
• Worcestershire Sauce: Adds depth and umami to the sauce, giving it a savory, complex flavor.

How To Make Crab Cake Sauce

Here’s a simple guide on how to make Crab Cake Sauce using tartar sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce:

Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add the tartar sauce as the base. Then, pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice for a zesty kick. Sprinkle the Old Bay seasoning into the mixture for that classic seafood flavor. Add Worcestershire sauce to deepen the flavor and add a touch of umami. Stir all the ingredients together until they are well combined and the sauce is smooth.

Taste and Adjust: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed. You can add more Old Bay for extra spice or more lemon juice for additional brightness.

Serve: Serve the crab cake sauce chilled or at room temperature alongside your crab cakes. Enjoy the rich, tangy flavors that perfectly complement the crab cakes!

What Sauce Goes With Crab?

Several sauces pair wonderfully with crab, enhancing its sweet, delicate flavor. Here are some popular crab dipping sauces:

• Tartar Sauce
• Whiskey Peach BBQ Sauce
• Cocktail Sauce Without Horseradish
• BBQ Greek Yogurt Sauce

What Is Remoulade Sauce Made Of?

Remoulade sauce is a flavorful condiment made from a base of mayonnaise, with a variety of additional ingredients to enhance its taste. The exact ingredients can vary depending on the recipe, but a typical remoulade sauce includes:

What Goes Well With Crab Cakes?

Remoulade sauce is a flavorful condiment made primarily from a base of mayonnaise, which provides its creamy texture. It’s typically blended with Dijon or whole grain mustard for tanginess, and finely chopped pickles or capers add a briny, slightly sour note. Fresh herbs like parsley or tarragon, along with garlic, enhance the sauce’s depth of flavor, while paprika or cayenne pepper adds a touch of spice. Lemon juice is often included to brighten the overall flavor, making remoulade a versatile and delicious accompaniment to many dishes.

What Goes Well With Crab Cakes?

There is nothing better than a plate of crab cakes, some of my favorite side dishes, for serving with crab cakes are:

• Italian Pull-Apart Bread Rolls
• Air Fryer Green Beans with Garlic Butter Sauce
• Air Fryer Ranch Carrots
• Air Fryer Spinach Strawberry Salad

What Is The Difference Between Tartar Sauce and Remoulade?

Tartar sauce and remoulade are both mayonnaise-based sauces, but they differ in flavor and ingredients.

Tartar sauce is typically simpler, made with mayonnaise, pickles or capers, and sometimes lemon juice, giving it a tangy and slightly sour taste.

Remoulade, on the other hand, is more complex, often including mustard, herbs, garlic, and spices like paprika or cayenne pepper, resulting in a more flavorful and spiced sauce.

While both are commonly used with seafood, remoulade has a broader range of uses due to its more robust flavor profile.

What To Serve Crab Cake Sauce On

Crab cake sauce is a versatile condiment that pairs beautifully with various dishes. Here are some popular options to serve it on:

• Crab Cakes: The most obvious choice, this sauce perfectly complements the delicate flavors of crab cakes, adding a tangy, creamy touch that enhances the overall dish.
• Seafood: Use the sauce as a dip for other seafood like shrimp, scallops, or fish, where its flavors will complement the natural sweetness of the seafood.
• Fried Foods: Serve crab cake sauce alongside fried calamari, fish sticks, or even French fries for a zesty, flavorful dip.
• Sandwiches: Spread it on sandwiches or wraps, especially those with seafood or chicken, for an extra layer of flavor.
• Vegetables: Drizzle it over roasted or grilled vegetables for a creamy, tangy finish that pairs well with the natural flavors of the veggies.

More Crab Recipes

• Air Fryer Lemon Crab Cakes
• Air Fryer Crab Cake Sandwiches
• Air Fryer Soft Shell Crab
• Air Fryer Bacon and Crab Rolls
• Air Fryer Crab Legs
• Air Fryer Crab Sticks
• How to Cook Frozen Crab Cakes in Air Fryer
• Air Fryer Crab Stuffed Mushrooms

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