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Crab Cakes with Basil Mayonnaise

 Crab Cakes with Basil Mayonnaise

Date added: December 18, 2007

  • Servings: 6 change
  • Calories per serving: 520
  • Prep time: 45
  • Cook time: 10

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Ingredients

Basil Mayonnaise
  • 40 whole basil leaves
  • 1 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp Dijon mustard
  • 2 tsp lemon juice, raw
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
Crab Cakes
  • 2 tbsp oil, olive, extra virgin
  • 2 celery, stalk, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat , picked clean
  • 2 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 1/4 cup chives , chopped
  • 2 tbsp parsley , chopped
  • 6 tbsp flour, all purpose, bleached, enrich
  • 3 eggs, whole
  • 2 tbsp oil, vegetable

Recipe Method

For Basil Mayonnaise
1. Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain. Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool. Pat dry on paper towels. Finely chop basil .

2. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice, and cayenne together. Set aside 1/2 cup mayo for the crab cakes. Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.

For Crab Cakes
1. Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add celery and onion and saut until tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives, and reserved mayonanaise.

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

2. Place flour in a small bowl. Whisk eggs in another bowl. Place remaining 2 cups bread crumbs in a third bowl. Bread each cake in the following order: flour, eggs, then breadcrumbs.

3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat . Add crab cakes in batches, cooking until golden, adding more oil as required. Serve with basil mayonnaise.

Nutritional Facts

Per serving% Daily Value*
Calories 52026%
Fat 33g51%
Cholesterol 176mg59%
Sodium 889mg 37%
Carbohydrates 35g26%

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