crab cakes with basil mayonnaise

How To Make crab cakes with basil mayonnaise

• 1

  FOR BASIL MAYONNAISE: Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain.
• 2

  Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool.
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  Pat dry on paper towels. Finely chop basil.
• 4

  Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and cayenne together.
• 5

  Set aside 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the crab cakes.
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  Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.
• 7

  FOR CRAB CAKES: Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
• 8

  Add celery and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
• 9

  Transfer to a large bowl.
• 10

  Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives and reserved mayonanaise.
• 11

  Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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  Using 1/3 cup for each, form into 12 2 1/2\" cakes. Arrange cakes on a baking sheet.
• 13

  Place flour in a small bowl.
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  Whisk eggs in another bowl.
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  Place remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
• 16

  Bread each cake in the following order: flour, eggs then breadcrumbs.
• 17

  Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
• 18

  Add crab cakes in batches, cooking until golden, adding more oil as required.
• 19

  Serve with basil mayonnaise.
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