Lobster Cakes

13 ingredients
14 steps

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion
  • 1 teaspoon finely minced garlic
  • 1/4 cup chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 1/2 lbs cooked lobster tail meat, cut into chunks
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
  2. 2
    Add in the onion, garlic, and carrots; saute and stir frequently for 3 minutes or until onions are soft.
  3. 3
    Add in the bell peppers and saute another 2 minutes.
  4. 4
    Add in the lobster meat and cook 1 minute or until heated through; Set aside to cool for 10-15 minutes.
  5. 5
    Transfer lobster mixture to a large mixing bowl.
  6. 6
    Add in eggs, mayonnaise, parsley, and salt and pepper to taste; stir to mix well.
  7. 7
    Add 1 cup of bread crumbs to lobster mixture; toss to mix.
  8. 8
    Add more breadcrumbs if needed so that mixture barely holds it shape.
  9. 9
    Take 1/4 cup lobster mixture and shape cakes by hand.
  10. 10
    Pour oil into a large nonstick skillet to 1/4 inch depth; heat over medium heat.
  11. 11
    When very hot, add lobster cakes.
  12. 12
    Cook for about 3 minutes per side (for a 1-inch thick cake) or until golden brown on both sides.
  13. 13
    Remove from skillet and drain on paper-towel lined plate.
  14. 14
    Serve warm with your favorite sauce--we like honey mustard sauce.

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