Balsamic Crab Cakes

13 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • Crab Cakes
  • 3/4 lb lump crabmeat, well drained
  • 2 tablespoons roasted bell peppers, diced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon sliced green onion
  • 3 egg whites
  • Balsamic Dressing
  • 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
  • 2/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh herbs (chef's choice)
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 dash water

Directions

  1. 1
    ---To Make The Dressing---.
  2. 2
    In a blender or food processor, thoroughly mix the vinegar and mustard.
  3. 3
    Then, with the motor running, slowly add the olive oil.
  4. 4
    When the oil is well incorporated, add the fresh herbs, salt, pepper, water and mix thoroughly.
  5. 5
    ---To Make The Crab Cakes---.
  6. 6
    Whip the egg whites until they are stiff.
  7. 7
    Place all the other crab cake ingredients in a bowl and add the egg whites on top.
  8. 8
    Blend and pat into 4 cakes.
  9. 9
    Next heat a large skillet on high heat and cook all 4 at one time.
  10. 10
    Pour in a little oil and fry on each side for 11/2 to 2 minutes.
  11. 11
    Serve immediately on a bed of fresh seasonal greens with the balsamic dressing drizzled around.

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