crab cakes with basil mayonnaise

Name: Crab Cakes with Basil Mayonnaise
Ingredients: 40 - whole basil leaves; 1 1/2 cup(s) mayonnaise; 2 teaspoon(s) dijon mustard; 2 teaspoon(s) lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon(s) cayenne; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 2 - finely chopped celery stalks; 2/3 cup(s) finely chopped onion; 1 pound(s) crabmeat; 2 3/4 cup(s) dry bread crumbs; 1/4 cup(s) chives, chopped; 2 tablespoon(s) chopped parsley; 6 tablespoon(s) flour; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil

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Lynn Zak

Pittsburgh, PA

Updated on Nov 9, 2009

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40 - whole basil leaves
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 - finely chopped celery stalks
2/3 cup finely chopped onion
1 pound crabmeat
2 3/4 cups dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup chives, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
6 tablespoons flour
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

How To Make crab cakes with basil mayonnaise

Step 1

FOR BASIL MAYONNAISE: Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain.

Step 2

Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool.
Step 3

Pat dry on paper towels. Finely chop basil.
Step 4

Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and cayenne together.
Step 5

Set aside 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the crab cakes.
Step 6

Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.
Step 7

FOR CRAB CAKES: Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
Step 8

Add celery and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
Step 9

Transfer to a large bowl.
Step 10

Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives and reserved mayonanaise.
Step 11

Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 12

Using 1/3 cup for each, form into 12 2 1/2\" cakes. Arrange cakes on a baking sheet.
Step 13

Place flour in a small bowl.
Step 14

Whisk eggs in another bowl.
Step 15

Place remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
Step 16

Bread each cake in the following order: flour, eggs then breadcrumbs.
Step 17

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
Step 18

Add crab cakes in batches, cooking until golden, adding more oil as required.
Step 19

Serve with basil mayonnaise.
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