SOUTHERN BLUE CRAB CAKES

INGREDIENTS
1/2 lbs Blue Crab Meat
1/4 cup Onion (finely diced)
1 stalk Celery (finely diced)
3 oz Bread Crumbs
1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
2 Tbsp Mayonnaise
1 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 tsp Tabasco Sauce
1/4 tsp Old Bay Seasoning
Salt and Pepper (to taste) 
1 Egg
1/4 cup Milk or Heavy Cream
1/4 cup Flour


DIRECTIONS

• In a mixing bowl, prepare the crab meat removing any shell pieces, keeping the lumps of crab intact.
• Add the onion, celery, bread crumbs, dijon mustard, mayonnaise, worcestershire sauce, tobasco, Old Bay Seasoning, salt and pepper.
• In a separate small bowl combine the egg and milk (or heavy cream), beat together.
• Add the egg and milk to the crab mixture and combine gently by folding together.
• Using a tablespoon or small scoop, form the mixture into cakes (of the desired serving size).
• In a small bowl with the flour, coat each cake with flour.
• Prepare an iron skillet on medium-high heat with olive oil and butter.
• Pan saute the crab cakes in the iron skillet from 5 to 7 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Remove and drain (if needed) on absorbent paper.

Great served with Tiger Sauce or your favorite Seafood Dipping Sauce.

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 - 4

DavidLee Recipes © 2010