confetti crab cakes

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Anytown, TX
Updated on Aug 28, 2015

I wanted to surprise my DH by making some crab cakes for lunch. I found a basic recipe and tweaked it. They were so good, I thought I would share the recipe.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pan Fry
yield 4-6 , depending on size

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter, divided
  • 1/3 cup onion, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup celery, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup bell pepper, finely chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose baking mix
  • 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, plain
  • 2 large eggs, slightly beaten
  • 2 cans crabmeat, 6 oz.
  • 1/4 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon oil

How To Make confetti crab cakes

  • Step 1
    Melt 1 T margarine or butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Saute the onions, celery, bell pepper and carrots for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 2
    Drain the crab meat. Flake it into a medium bowl. Add sauteed vegetables. Add the breadcrumbs, baking mix, worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and old bay seasoning. Lightly beat the egg and add them to the mix. Stir to moisten all ingredients.
  • Step 3
    Heat the 1 T oil and 1T margarine or butter over medium heat in a large frying pan. Divide the mixture into 4 large patties. Fry in the hot pan for 3 minutes per side til golden.

Discover More

Category: Seafood
Keyword: #crab
Ingredient: Seafood
Method: Pan Fry
Culture: American

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