Thai Crab Cakes Recipe

Name: Thai Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells; 2 cups cooked basmati rice, cold; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 eggs, beaten; 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs; 2 tablespoons olive oil

Servings: persons

1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells
2 cups cooked basmati rice, cold
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons olive oil

1
In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, rice, jalapenos, lemon zest, basil and mint.
2
Carefully stir in the salt, the pepper, the eggs and the bread crumbs, leaving the crab in fairly large lumps.
3
Using 1 tablespoon of the mixture for each cake, press into croquettes that are about 2 inches in diameter.
4
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
5
Working in batches, cook the cakes until nicely browned and firm, about 1 1/2 minutes per side.
6
Add more oil to the skillet as needed between batches.
7
Serve hot.

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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 pound lump crab meat, picked over for shells, 2 cups cooked basmati rice, cold, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced, 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, and more.

Yes, Thai Crab Cakes 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.

Thai Crab Cakes

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