Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Cakes
Courtesy of Virginia Marine Products Board
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 8 Min.
Prep Time: 15 Min.
Cook Time: 8 Min.
What you need:
* 1/3 c. mayonnaise
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 2-3 large eggs
* 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
* 1 tsp. seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
* 1/2 c. fresh soft breadcrumbs
* 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
* 2 Tbsp. green onion, finely chopped
* 1 tsp. zest of fresh lemon
* 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
* 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
* 2 lb. fresh Virginia jumbo lump blue crab meat
* salt and black pepper, to taste
* flour
* clarified butter or peanut oil for sautéing
* 1 1/2 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
* 2-3 large eggs
* 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
* 1 tsp. seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
* 1/2 c. fresh soft breadcrumbs
* 2 Tbsp. fresh parsley, chopped
* 2 Tbsp. green onion, finely chopped
* 1 tsp. zest of fresh lemon
* 1 pinch of cayenne pepper
* 2 tsp. prepared horseradish
* 2 lb. fresh Virginia jumbo lump blue crab meat
* salt and black pepper, to taste
* flour
* clarified butter or peanut oil for sautéing
What to do:
1. Combine all ingredients except crabmeat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Gently fold into crabmeat.
2. Portion into 3 1/2 oz. cakes. Lightly flour, sauté in clarified butter or peanut oil. Serve immediately.
2. Portion into 3 1/2 oz. cakes. Lightly flour, sauté in clarified butter or peanut oil. Serve immediately.