Tasty crab cakes are not only great for special occassions, they are just as suited for everyday dinner, especially because they are so easy to make. Serve these tasty crab cakes with tomato basil and a side of potatoes or garden salad. Enjoy a glass of seductive sangria with your entree.
Ingredients:
2 lbs - Lump crab
2 - Eggs
2 cups - Mayonaise
1 oz - Fresh lemon juice
3 - Green onions, diced
Panko bread crumbs
Kosher Salt (sea salt)
Cayenne Pepper
Fresh ground pepper
Directions:
- Fold ingredients together. Add just enough bread crumbs to hold. (Too much will make recipe dry). The mixture should be wet and will firm as it sits.
- Add seasoning to taste. Salt is your friend. Use kosher or sea salt and season heavily, as it lightens the crab.
- Saute cakes over low to medium heat until heated thoroughly.
- Finish cooking by warming in the oven.
- When the cakes are hot, they will feel light in your hand.
