Classic Crab Cakes

AmericanSeafoodIntermediate35 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb crabmeat
  • 0.5 cup oil (for frying)
  • 1 tbsp oil (for sautéing)
  • 5 piece shallots, minced
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 piece eggs
  • 3 cup Italian bread crumbs
  • 0.5 cup white wine
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 4 piece scallions, chopped
  • 0.3 cup horseradish sauce
  • 1 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    In skillet heat 1 tbsp oil and cook shallots and scallions until tender. Add wine, whipping cream and horseradish sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes and let cool.

  2. 2

    In large bowl combine cooled shallot mixture with crabmeat, eggs, breadcrumbs and parsley. Form into 8 patties or 32 small balls.

  3. 3

    Heat remaining 1/2 cup oil until hot and sauté the crab cakes. Cook until all sides are golden brown.

  4. 4

    Serve immediately, optionally topped with a teaspoon of horseradish.

Tags

american