Crabettes

Name: Crabettes
Ingredients: 1 large egg; 3 tablespoons mayonnaise; 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1 teaspoon black soy sauce*; 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon chopped garlic; 2 to 3 serrano chile peppers, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; 1 pound fresh claw crabmeat; 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs; Vegetable oil

13 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 large egg
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon black soy sauce*
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
2 to 3 serrano chile peppers, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1 pound fresh claw crabmeat
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
Vegetable oil

Directions

1

Whisk together first 10 ingredients.
2

Drain and flake crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. Place in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture over crabmeat; toss gently. Add breadcrumbs; stir gently. Shape into 1 1/2-inch patties.
3

Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large skillet, and heat to 375°.
4

Add crab cakes; fry about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
5

*Regular soy sauce may be substituted for black soy sauce.