garlic crab burger
When my husband and I went on our Honeymoon in Cape May, NJ, there was (and still is) a restaurant, opened in 1926, called "The Ugly Mug". This is my version of their Ocean Burger, which was Amazing! From a Cape May website: "...you may notice the many mugs suspended from the ceiling. Unique in Cape May, the mugs belong to members of the Ugly Mug Club. Each member has his own mug, as they did in the old days of Vaudeville and barbershop quartets. Deceased members of the club are honored by having their mugs hung facing the ocean." :)
prep time
cook time
method
Stove Top
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- BURGERS
- 1 pound ground beef
- 2 tablespoons onion, minced
- 2 teaspoons adobo powder (or garlic powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- - just-a-pinch of salt
- 4 slices cheddar cheese, sliced (or american)
- GARLIC CRAB SAUCE
- 4 tablespoons butter, divided
- 1 clove garlic, sliced very thin
- 8 ounces crab meat, cut into small chunks (can use imitation crab)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup half-n-half (or light cream, or evaporated milk)
- 1/8 cup parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon parsley, fresh, chopped
How To Make garlic crab burger
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Step 1In a bowl, mix the ground beef, onion, Adobo & pepper. Mix well and form into 4 thick burgers.
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Step 2In a large frying pan, fry burgers on medium until medium-well, and browned nicely on both sides. Add a slice of cheese and allow the cheese to melt. Remove from heat.
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Step 3Meanwhile, in a medium sized saute pan add 2 Tbsp butter; when melted add the sliced garlic. Saute over medium heat until the garlic is aromatic.
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Step 4Add the chunks of crab meat and stir until all crab is coated in the butter & garlic. Continue until heated through. Set aside.
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Step 5In the same saute pan, add the other 2 Tbsp butter and the minced garlic. Saute until butter is melted and garlic is aromatic. Sprinkle the flour into the butter and whisk until smooth.
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Step 6Add the milk(s) and continue whisking until the mixture starts to thicken.
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Step 7Remove from heat and add the Parmesan and the parsley. Stir well.
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Step 8Add the crab into the garlic sauce. Stir to coat. If sauce is a little thick, add milk; if it is a little thin, add Parmesan.
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Step 9Place burgers onto buns, and top with a helping of the crab sauce. Enjoy!
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