Crab Cakes

Name: Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds potatoes peeled, cut into chunks; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons heavy cream; 12 1/2 ounces crab meat fresh; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 3 tablespoons chives fresh chopped; 3 tablespoons all purpose flour seasoned; 1 egg beaten; 1 cup breadcrumbs dry white; oil for frying; potato wedges; salad; garlic mayonnaise

13 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds potatoes peeled, cut into chunks
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons heavy cream
12 1/2 ounces crab meat fresh
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons chives fresh chopped
3 tablespoons all purpose flour seasoned
1 egg beaten
1 cup breadcrumbs dry white
oil for frying
potato wedges
salad
garlic mayonnaise

Directions

1

Cook potatoes in lightly salted boiling water for 15-20 mins, until tender. Drain then mash with butter and cream until smooth. Let cool. Add crab meat, lemon juice and chives. Season. Shape into 8 - 1 inch thick patties. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 mins.
2

Dredge crab cakes in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beaten egg then coat in breadcrumbs. Heat 1 inch oil in a deep frying pan. Working in batches, fry crab cakes for 6-7 mins, until golden and crisp on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
3

Serve hot with crispy potato wedges, salad and garlic mayonnaise.