Crab Burger

8 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeno chili, seeds and ribs removed, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup black beans, cooked, rinsed if canned
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, beans, and salt in a food processor and puree until smooth.
  2. 2
    Transfer the puree to a bowl and gently fold in the crabmeat and 2 tablespoons of the flour.
  3. 3
    Spread the remaining 2 cups flour on a plate.
  4. 4
    With wet hands, to prevent sticking, shape the crab mixture into 6 patties, 4 inches in diameter and 1 inch thick.
  5. 5
    Dredge the patties in the flour, shaking off any excess.
  6. 6
    Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium heat.
  7. 7
    When the oil starts to shimmer, add the patties, in batches if necessary, and cook for 4 minutes on each side.
  8. 8
    Serve at room temperature on toasted buns.

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