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Crab Cakes with Basil Mayonnaise

 

27

Yield

12

cakes

Prep

25

min

Cook

20

min

Ready

45

min

Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber
 

Ingredients

mayonnaise
Basil Mayonnaise
*
40 whole basil
*
1 ½ cups mayonnaise
2 teaspoons dijon mustard
2 teaspoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
*
Crab cakes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 each celery stalks
finely chopped
cup onions
finely chopped
1 pound crab meat
lump, picked clean
2 ⅔ cups bread crumbs
¼ cup chives
chopped
*
2 tablespoons parsley leaves
chopped
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Directions

Basil Mayonnaise: Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain.

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

Pat dry on paper towels.

Finely chop basil.

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

Set aside ½ cup mayo for the crab cakes.

Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.

Crab Cakes: Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.

Add celery and onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl.

Stir in crabmeat, ⅔ cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives, and reserved mayonnaise.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Using ⅓ cup for each, form into twelve 2½ inch cakes.

Arrange cakes on a baking sheet.

Place flour in a small bowl.

Whisk eggs in another bowl.

Place remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third bowl.

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

Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat .

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

Serve with basil mayonnaise.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 389g (13.7 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 96648% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 52g 80%
Saturated Fat 8g 42%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 283mg 94%
Sodium 1632mg 68%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 29%
Dietary Fiber 4g 18%
Sugars g
Protein 80g
Vitamin A 13% Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 30% Iron 34%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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