1 lb Crabmeat — preferably lump
2 Strips bacon — finely
Chopped
2 tb Minced shallots
1/2 Red bell pepper
Cored, seeded, and finely
Chopped
1 Rib celery — finely
Chopped
1 Garlic clove — minced
1/4 c Mixed minced fresh herbs
Including parsley, c
3 To 4 T.
1 1/2 ts Old Bay Seasoning
Or other seafood sea
Salt and freshly ground
Black pepper — to taste
pn Cayenne pepper
1 Egg — , beaten
1 To 2 T.
3 tb Clarified Butter
Or equal parts melted
Butter
And vegetable oil
Fine cracker crumbs
Heavy (or whipping) cream
1. Pick through the crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. 2. Fry the bacon
in a frying pan over medium heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
Add the shallots, bell peppers, celery, and garlic and cook until soft but
not brown, about 2 minutes more. Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl and
let cool. 3. Stir in the crab, herbs, cracker crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning,
salt and pepper, and cayenne. Fold in the egg and enough cream to obtain a
moist but firm consistency. If the mixture is too wet, add a few more
cracker crumbs. Wet your hands with water and form the crab mixture into 4
large or 8 small patties. Wrap in waxed paper and refrigerate for at least
30 minutes. 4. Just before serving, heat the clarified butter in a
non-stick frying pan. Pan-fry the crab cakes until crusty and golden brown,
about 3 minutes per side. Alternatively, the crab cakes can be broiled,
also for about 3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve at once.
We tried ’em….mmmmmm, good! Serves 4
Yields
4 Servings