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Crab Cakes: Crab Cakes Our Way

Source of Recipe

From "The All New Ultimate Southern Living Cookbook"


Recipe Introduction

"You'll love how simple these are to prepare. The spicy r�moulade sauce enhances the delicate crab cakes. The sauce is good on sandwiches, too."

List of Ingredients

◦ 1 pound fresh crabmeat
◦ 6 to 8 multigrain saltine crackers, finely crushed
◦ � cup mayonnaise
◦ 1 large egg, lightly beaten
◦ 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
◦ 1� teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
◦ � teaspoon dry mustard
◦ � teaspoon pepper
◦ � teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
◦ 2 tablespoons butter
◦ Red Pepper R�moulade Sauce


Recipe

Drain and flake crabmeat, removing any bits of shell.

Combine crushed crackers and next seven ingredients; gently fold crabmeat into mixture. Shape into 6 thin patties.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Red Pepper R�moulade Sauce.


Makes 6 cakes


Red Pepper R�moulade Sauce:

◦ 1 (7.5-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained
◦ 1 cup mayonnaise
◦ � cup chopped fresh parsley
◦ � cup dill pickle relish
◦ 1 green onion, minced
◦ 1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
◦ 1� to 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
◦ 1 tablespoon drained capers
◦ � teaspoon salt
◦ � teaspoon pepper

Process bell peppers and mayonnaise in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Add parsley and remaining ingredients; process until almost smooth. Cover and chill 30 minutes.


Makes 2� cups