Bon Appetit/April 2003

Herbed Crab Cakes

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
20 each N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon seafood seasoning blend 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1-3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1-3/4 pounds lump crabmeat, picked over 5 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
3 tablespoons butter 3 tablespoons olive oil lemon wedges



1 Mix first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Stir in crab. Add 2 cups breadcrumbs; mix well. Season with black pepper.
2 Place remaining 3 cups breadcrumbs in medium bowl. Using scant 1/4 cupful for each, shape crab mixture into patties. Drop into breadcrumbs; turn to coat, pressing crumbs to adhere. Arrange cakes on baking sheet.
3 melt half of butter and half of oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of crab cakes. Saute until heated through and golden brown, about 5 minutes per side. Arrange on platter. Repeat with remaining butter, oil, and crab cakes. Garnish with lemon.

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