Crab Cakes
I’ve had crab cakes a couple of times in restaurants in the past year and both times they left a lot to be desired – one was overcooked and in both it was hard to find the fresh crab. They are very easy to make so there should be no excuse for poor ones.
2/3 cup crab meat
1/2 cup dry bread crumbs ( I use Panko)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon finely chopped green or red pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley
1 teaspoon finely chopped onion
salt and pepper to taste
Panko crumbs for dredging
2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
Combine crab, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, pepper, parsley, onion, salt and pepper in a bowl. Shape into 6 balls. Flatten slightly and dredge in Panko crumbs. In a heavy bottomed frying pan heat oil. Fry about 3 minutes each side or until golden brown. Serve with a sauce made with mayonnaise and finely chopped or pureed green or red pepper. Serves two.
Norma Arnett has been graciously sharing her favourite family recipes with Sooke News Mirror readers for more than 26 years.
