Crabcakes

Pan-fried lump crab cakes with a colorful bell pepper butter sauce — from Dean Fearing, published in the New York Times.

IndianSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
6
  • 1 whole extra large egg, beaten
  • 1 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 0.3 tsp curry powder
  • 3 drop hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp paprika
  • 0.3 tsp dry mustard
  • 1 lb fresh lump crabmeat
  • 4 tbsp bread crumbs, as needed
  • 5 tbsp corn or peanut oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Combine egg, mayo, curry powder, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, cloves, cayenne, paprika, and dry mustard.

  2. 2

    Add crabmeat and enough breadcrumbs to absorb excess moisture. Stir carefully to blend — do not overmix. Mixture should hold together.

  3. 3

    Form 6 patties and place on wax paper, uncovered, for 15-20 minutes to dry slightly.

  4. 4

    Heat oil in a large skillet. Sauté over medium heat until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Serve with Bell Pepper Butter Sauce.

Tags

seafoodappetizercrabcrabcakespan-friedrestaurant-style