Perfect Crab Cakes With Green Onions



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Servings:
4

Yield:
4 servings


Ingredients

  • 1egg, beaten
  • 2tablespoonsmayonnaise
  • 2tablespoonsgreen onion tops
  • ¼teaspoonChesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay(r)
  • ¼teaspoonhot red pepper sauce
  • 1poundlump or backfin crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells
  • 4teaspoonsmilk
  • 10saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 6tablespoonsolive oil, for frying
  • Lemon wedges, for serving

  • Directions

    Mix egg, mayonnaise, green onions, Old Bay and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.

    Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss gently to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently to combine. Add egg mixture; gently toss, once again, to combine. Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes (can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead).

    About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; sautee turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    433 Calories
    31g Fat
    14g Carbs
    27g Protein

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