The following is sponsored by Harmons.
From Chef Lesli Sommerdorf for Harmons
Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
Cakes
- 1 lb crab, picked clean to remove shells
- 1/3 cup egg beaters
- 1 tsp stone ground mustard
- 1 1/2 tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lemon, zested
- 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 cup dried breadcrumbs, divided
Red Pepper Sauce
- 4 oz roasted red bell peppers, drained
- ¾ cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tsp white vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp honey
Instructions:
Place ½ cup breadcrumbs in a shallow bowl. Set aside.
To make the cakes, in a bowl, combine the crab, egg beaters, mustard, Old Bay, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, parsley, cayenne pepper and remaining ½ cup breadcrumbs.
To make the sauce, in a mini processor, combine the bell peppers, mayonnaise, vinegar, salt and honey and puree until smooth. Add to the crab cake mixture and fold to combine.
Firmly roll into 2 oz balls. Coat the balls in the reserved breadcrumbs. Using the palm of the hand, softly push each cake to flatten slightly.
In a frying pan over medium-high heat, add the oil. Add 4-6 crab cakes, avoid overcrowding, and cook until golden brown on the first side, about 5 minutes. Turn over and cook on the second side until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate before serving. Repeat with remaining cakes.