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Crab Cakes I

By: Wilma Scott 
"These crab cakes are made with potatoes, and have a crunchy cornflake crust. Can be served as is, or on a bun with mayonnaise, lettuce, and a slice of tomato."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
25 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
50 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 green bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 potatoes
  • 1 pound fresh Dungeness crabmeat
  • salt to taste
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 cup cornflakes cereal, crumbled

Directions

  1. In a medium saucepan, boil potatoes in salted water to cover. Drain, and set aside.
  2. In a medium saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Add onion and pepper; cook and stir until tender.
  3. Transfer potatoes to a large bowl, and mash well. Mix in cooked vegetables and crab meat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Form into cakes about the size of hamburgers. Dip in beaten egg; roll in crumbs.
  4. In a large, heavy skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Fry crab cakes in oil until golden brown, turning once.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 300 | Total Fat: 9.4g | Cholesterol: 120mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 0 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2003 by STELLA M. PATON   view full review
The problem of the cakes falling apart can be remedied by chilling them for a few hour or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by Katherine Fox   view full review
They were extremely tasty, and fairly easy to make. One thing--I had a difficult time getting...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by Misha   view full review
The flavor of these crab cakes was delightful. Having said that, I found them a hassle to...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by gail   view full review
very good
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by TIME2SING   view full review
These were okay, a little to hard to keep together, but overall a good treat
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2003 by PRETTYPEGGY   view full review
I would have rated this 5 stars, but it needed a little spicing up.
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by hotchefgurl57   view full review
Didn't have a problem with them falling apart but, I think they'd be better with more spices...

 

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