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Broiled Crab Cakes with Chive and Caper Sauce

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Broiled Crab Cakes with Chive and Caper SauceNoel Barnhurst

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 40

Ingredients

1/2 cup minced green onions
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup minced fresh basil
4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 pound crabmeat, picked over
3 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
2 large egg yolks, beaten to blend
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Chive and Caper Sauce
40 small basil sprigs

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crabmeat; toss. Fold in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Mix in yolks.

    Step 2

    Place 2 cups breadcrumbs on plate. Using 1 tablespoon crab mixture for each, form 1-inch-diameter patties. Coat each crab cake with breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 1 hour. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated.)

    Step 3

    Position rack 6 inches below broiler and preheat broiler. Brush 2 baking sheets with oil. Arrange crab cakes on baking sheets, spacing evenly. Broil until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. (Can be cooked 30 minutes before serving. Keep warm in 300°F. oven.)

    Step 4

    Transfer crab cakes to platter. Top each with dollop of sauce and basil sprig.

TagsFritterCrabShellfishSeafoodChiveHerbs & SpicesStarterMainDinnerDairy FreeBroilFood ProcessorBon Appétit
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