mrs. duval's crabcakes with creole remoulade

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93 Pinches
toledo, OH
Updated on Jan 2, 2011

I was told this is Robert Duval's mom's crab cake recipe so I can't take any credit. It's absolutely delicious paired with a spicy remoulade and is a family favorite.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method ---
yield 6 to 8

Ingredients

  • CRAB CAKES
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup finely diced onion
  • 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 pound lump crab meat
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • CREOLE REMOULADE
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 3 tablespoons red bell pepper finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons creole mustard (you can substitute a good brown mustard if you can't find creole mustard)
  • 1/2 teaspoon creole seasoning (konriko is my favorite but any creole seasoning will work)
  • 1 teaspoon capers finely chopped
  • 3 tablespoons parsley chopped
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice, fresh

How To Make mrs. duval's crabcakes with creole remoulade

  • Step 1
    Combine mayo, onion, eggs, worcestershire, mustard, salt and cayenne. Fold in crab and 1/4 cup cracker crumbs.
  • Step 2
    shape cakes to one inch thick. you should get approximately 16 cakes. coat with remaining cracker crumbs and place on waxed lined baking sheet.
  • Step 3
    in a large heavy bottomed skillet melt 1 tbsp. butter with 2 tbsp. oil over medium high heat. when the butter foam subsides add crab cakes and cook until golden and crisp. this is about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels and keep warm in a 250 degree oven.
  • Step 4
    for additional cakes add butter and oil as needed and repeat.
  • Step 5
    preparing the remoulade - combine all ingredients and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes prior to serving.

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