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Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

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This Mediterranean main features Sharp prepared mustard, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Olive oil, divided, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 584.5
Description
This Mediterranean main features Sharp prepared mustard, Freshly squeezed lemon juice, Olive oil, divided, Salt. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, a pleasant kick of heat. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 teaspoon Sharp prepared mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 6 tablespoon Olive oil, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 pound Lump crabmeat, picked clean
  • 1/2 cup Dry, unflavored bread crumbs
  • 1 pn Of cayenne pepper
  • 4 tablespoon Butter
Directions
  1. 1
    Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes Parsley, lemon wedges, tartar sauce as desired Using an electric blender or wire
  2. 2
    whisk ,
  3. 3
    beat together mustard, lemon juice and egg until thoroughly combined.
  4. 4
    While beating vigorously, gradually pour 4 Tbs of olive oil into the egg mixture in a thin stream.
  5. 5
    When smooth and creamy, stir in salt and pepper.
  6. 6
    Gently fold in crabmeat, then bread crumbs and cayenne pepper.
  7. 7
    Shape into 8 patties, each about a half-inch thick.
  8. 8
    They will want to fall apart, but that's the idea of a good crab cake.
  9. 9
    You want only enough non-crab stuff to just barely bind them.
  10. 10
    Melt butter together with 2 Tbs of olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
  11. 11
    When butter sizzles (but before it burns!) gently ease the crab cakes into the skillet to cook.
  12. 12
    When well browned (2 to 3 minutes), gently turn and cook other side.
  13. 13
    Drain on paper towels.
  14. 14
    Serve immediately

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 584.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 37.9g59%
Saturated Fat 11.4g58%
Cholesterol 112.8mg38%
Sodium 3065.5mg128%
Total Carbohydrate 39.6g14%
Dietary Fiber 8.6g35%
Sugars 1.0g
Protein 27.8g56%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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