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Crab Cakes III

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"These have very little filler, and are very tasty!"
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This recipe has been rated 82 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  45 Min
Original recipe yield 16 patties

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 4 pounds crabmeat
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • 1 cup saltine crackers, crushed
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
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  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/8 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM
  • 3 ounces fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 3/4 cups vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, 1 egg, lemon zest, Old Bay Seasoning, chopped basil, crushed crackers and mayonnaise. Mix thoroughly.
  2. Form 5 ounce patties out of the crab mixture (should make about 16 patties), and chill until cold before cooking.
  3. In a skillet, heat 4 tablespoons of oil over medium heat. Saute the crab cakes for 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  4. For the sauce, in a blender place the egg yolks, Old Bay Seasoning, lime juice, cilantro, salt and pepper. Blend for 10 seconds. Keeping the blender running, slowly drizzle the oil into the blender. Blend until sauce is creamy.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 4, 2004 by TATANKA 121 
As a personal chef, I may try a dozen or so recipes before I settle on one to present to a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2004 by GRACEPLVAN 
I've been living in New England for a year and enjoying the local seafood. Who knew the best... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 1, 2007 by Chi 
I have finally found a winning crab cake recipe. These crab cakes are incredible. It has the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 17, 2003 by JEREMYB 
Great recipe. I found that you don't need the egg if you prefer them w/o. Forming the cakes... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on aug. 6, 2006 by LILMOMMASGIRL 
Great crab cakes! A true "non filler" crab cake. Only thing I did different is added crushed... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 16, 2005 by vedjen 
These were great just as everyone suggested. I used two 16oz plastic tubs of crab meat chunks... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 11, 2004 by KAREN WANG 
Yes, these were good/great crabcakes. In fact, had I not tasted the Ginger Crabcakes, another... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 17, 2006 by Joey's Mom 
Awesome!!! These were the best crab cakes that I have ever had!! I must admit I did make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 28, 2003 by AUNTIEBECCA 
I made these for a wedding reception last night! (25 people) They were absolutely perfect... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.62 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 14, 2003 by DAWNAMCD 
Loved them.. I made a lime aoili to go with it. Yum-Yum. MORE

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Nutritional Information
Crab Cakes III

Servings Per Recipe: 16

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 501

  • Total Fat: 41.4g
  • Cholesterol: 148mg
  • Sodium: 586mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.3g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 0.2g
  • Protein: 26.8g

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