so perfect crab cakes

(1 RATING)
117 Pinches
Renton, WA
Updated on Jan 29, 2011

Oh my gosh!! I tried this recipe for the first time tonight and they are sooooo good! Enjoy - hope you like them as much as my family did.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons light mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons green onion tops, minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning or similar spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon tabasco sauce
  • 1 pound crab meat
  • 10-15 - non-fat saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil
  • - flour, to dust
  • 4 teaspoons milk

How To Make so perfect crab cakes

  • Step 1
    Mix egg, mayo, onions, seasoning and hot sauce in small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated; set aside.
  • Step 2
    Lightly break up crab meat in a medium bowl. Add milk; toss to coat. Add crushed saltines; toss gently once again. Using a 1/3 cup measure, scoop up a portion, forming the mixture into a very compact cake. Repeat to make 8 cakes. Lightly dust with flour. (Can be covered with plastic and refrigerated up to 8-hours.)
  • Step 3
    About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes; saute, turning once, until golden brown. About 3 minutes per side.
  • Step 4
    Serving Size = 2 cakes 315 Calories per serving

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