Mini Crab Cakes

Name: Mini Crab Cakes
Ingredients: 1 ounce French bread, torn into pieces; 1 large lemon; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon; 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed; 2 tablespoons canola oil

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 ounce French bread, torn into pieces
1 large lemon
1 tablespoon chopped fresh tarragon
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
8 ounces lump crabmeat, drained and shell pieces removed
2 tablespoons canola oil

Directions

1

Place bread pieces in a mini food processor; pulse until fine breadcrumbs form.
2

Finely shred lemon rind; set aside. Squeeze juice to equal 1 tablespoon. Combine juice, tarragon, salt, pepper, and egg in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk. Add breadcrumbs; toss to combine. Add crabmeat; toss gently to combine. Shape crab mixture into 16 equal patties (about 1 1/2 tablespoons each); place on a plate. Chill 15 minutes to set.
3

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add crab cakes to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until browned and done. Arrange crab cakes on a platter; sprinkle evenly with rind.