Crab Cakes With Green Onions Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Green Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use light mayo); 2 tablespoons minced green onion tops; 1/4 tablespoon chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1 lb crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells (lump or backfin); 4 teaspoons milk; 10 saltine crackers, finely crushed (I use the fat-free variety); 6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying; lemon wedge, for serving; tartar sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use light mayo)
2 tablespoons minced green onion tops
1/4 tablespoon chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1 lb crabmeat, drained and picked over for shells (lump or backfin)
4 teaspoons milk
10 saltine crackers, finely crushed (I use the fat-free variety)
6 tablespoons olive oil, for frying
lemon wedge, for serving
tartar sauce, for serving

1
Mix egg, mayonaise, onion tops,Old Bay,and hot sauce in a small bowl until mayo is completely incorporated, then set aside.
2
Lightly break up crabmeat in a medium bowl.
3
Add milk and toss gently to coat.
4
Add crushed saltines and toss gently to combine.
5
Add egg mixture, gently toss, once again, to combine.
6
Using a 1/3-cup measuring cup, scoop up a portion of crab, forming the mixture into a very compact cake.
7
Repeat to make 8 cakes. Can be covered with plastic wrap and refrigerated up to 8 hours ahead.
8
About 10 minutes before serving, heat oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium to medium-high heat.
9
Carefully add crab cakes and saute', turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
10
Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
11
Serve immediately with lemon wedges and/or your favorite tartar sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, beaten, 2 tablespoons mayonnaise (I use light mayo), 2 tablespoons minced green onion tops, 1/4 tablespoon chesapeake seasoning, such as Old Bay, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Green Onions falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Crab Cakes With Green Onions

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