Crab Cakes With Herbed Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Crab Cakes With Herbed Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: nonstick vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup minced green onion; 1/2 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon; 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel; 1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells; 4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread; 2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend; basil sprig (to garnish)

Servings: persons

nonstick vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup minced green onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons minced fresh tarragon
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
1 lb fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells
4 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
basil sprig (to garnish)

1
Spray 2 baking sheets with nonstick spray.
2
Mix green onions, celery mayo, tarragon, Old Bay, Dijon, lemon juice and peel.
3
Add in crabmeat, then 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs.
4
Stir in egg yolks.
5
Place 2 1/2 cups breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl.
6
Using 1 tablespoon for each cake, shape crab mixture into 1-inch diameter patties. Coat each patty with breadcrumbs: arrange on baking sheet.
7
Chill at least one hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover, keep chilled.).
8
Preheat broiler. Working with one sheet at a time, broil crabcakes 4 to 5 inches from heat source until golden brown and cooked through (watch carefully to prevent burning), about 4 minutes per side.
9
Arrange on a platter. Top each cake with a dollop of herbed mayonnaise. Garnish with basil sprigs if desired.

550

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: nonstick vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup minced green onion, 1/2 cup finely chopped celery, 1/4 cup mayonnaise, and more.

Yes, Crab Cakes With Herbed Mayonnaise 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.

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Crab Cakes With Herbed Mayonnaise

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