Miniature Crab Cakes with Mustard Mayonnaise Recipe

Name: Miniature Crab Cakes with Mustard Mayonnaise
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper (about 1 small); 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/3 cup mayonnaise; 1 large egg yolk; 1 1/2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard; 1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled; 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over; 1 1/2 cupspanko* (Japanese flaked bread crumbs); 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 2 1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard; 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste; 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted; *available at Japanese markets, some specialty foods and seafood shops

Servings: persons

1/2 cup minced red bell pepper (about 1 small)
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
1 to 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 teaspoon dried tarragon, crumbled
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat, picked over
1 1/2 cupspanko* (Japanese flaked bread crumbs)
1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 1/2 teaspoons stone-ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter, melted
*available at Japanese markets, some specialty foods and seafood shops

1
In a small non-stick skillet saute bell pepper in oil over moderately high heat, stirring, 2 minutes, or until softened and golden.
2
In a bowl whisk together mayonnaise, yolk, mustard, lemon juice, tarragon, and bell pepper and stir in crab and salt and pepper to taste gently but thoroughly.
3
Chill crab mixture, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
4
Preheat oven to 350F.
5
In a large shallow baking pan spread lt;I>panko in even layer.
6
Toast panko, stirring occasionally, until golden, about 10 minutes, and cool.
7
(Panko may be toasted 1 week ahead and kept in an airtight container at room temperature.)
8
Form rounded teaspoons of crab mixture into slightly flattened 1-inch rounds and gently coat with panko, transferring to a shallow baking pan.
9
Chill crab cakes, loosely covered with wax paper, at least 2 hours and up to 4.
10
In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
11
(Mayonnaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.)
12
Preheat oven to 450F.
13
Drizzle a scant 1/4 teaspoon butter on each crab cake and bake in middle of oven until crisp and cooked through, about 15 minutes.
14
Serve crab cakes with mustard mayonnaise.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup minced red bell pepper (about 1 small), 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg yolk, and more.

Yes, Miniature Crab Cakes with Mustard 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.

Miniature Crab Cakes with Mustard Mayonnaise

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