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gulf crabcakes (sallye)

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
sallye bates
@grandedame
Austin, TX

So many people think crabcakes are an exotic dish; however, they are really quite simple to make in a short amount of time

(1 rating)
yield 2 -4
prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For gulf crabcakes (sallye)

  • 1 lb
    lump crab meat
  • 1
    egg
  • 1/2 c
    mayonnaise
  • 1/2 c
    bread crumbs
  • 1/4 c
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    chopped red and green bell peppers (optional)
  • 1 tsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 c
    chopped cilantro (optional)
  • 1/2 tsp
    tabasco sauce
  • 1 Tbsp
    oilve oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    butter
  • salt & pepper to taste

How To Make gulf crabcakes (sallye)

  • 1
    Carefully pick through the crab meat and remove any shells or cartilage In a mixing bowl, break up crab meat gently with a fork (do not overdo or cakes will be "mushy"
  • 2
    Place all other ingredients in with the crab meat and blend with a fork until well mixed. Again, take care not to overmix the crab meat
  • 3
    Heat butter and olive oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat Form crab cake mixture into 2" patties and place in heated oil Brown one side, then place under broiler with unbrowned side toward the broiler for 2 minutes Any extra cakes can be frozen for later use
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