CrabCakes

Name: CrabCakes
Ingredients: 1/2 x red onion chopped; 4 tablespoons mayonnaise; 4 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped; 1 ounce crab meat fresh lump; 4 teaspoons old bay seasoning mix; 1 x eggs beaten; 2 cloves garlic chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 x jalapeno pepper chopped, (optional); 1/2 x sweet red bell peppers chopped; 4 tablespoons bread crumbs for filling, plus extra as needed for the crust

12 ingredients

13 steps

Ingredients

1/2 x red onion chopped
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
4 tablespoons parsley leaves chopped
1 ounce crab meat fresh lump
4 teaspoons old bay seasoning mix
1 x eggs beaten
2 cloves garlic chopped
2 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 x jalapeno pepper chopped, (optional)
1/2 x sweet red bell peppers chopped
4 tablespoons bread crumbs for filling, plus extra as needed for the crust

Directions

1

Saute the onion and peppers in one tablespoon of oil and one tablespoon of the butter.
2

Add garlic and saute one minute more.
3

Remove the mixture from the pan and set aside.
4

Beat the egg with the Old Bay.
5

Combine with the crabmeat, herbs, mayonnaise, 4 tablespoons of the breadcrumbs, and the sauteed onions, peppers and garlic.
6

Mix well.
7

Taste and add salt and pepper if necessary.
8

Form the mixture into eight patties.
9

Add a light coating of the breadcrumbs to the outside of the cakes as well.
10

Add the remaining olive oil and butter to a 14-inch ovenproof skillet.
11

Saute the crab cakes until light golden brown on each side, about two minutes.
12

Place the skillet in a preheated 350F (180C) oven for seven minutes.
13

Serve with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or a flavored mayonnaise.