Sunday, December 11, 2011

Day 11: Green Chile Crab Cakes

Crab cakes are so easy and delicious. This is a great recipe for a party! If you are not a fan of seafood...try these instead

Green Chile Crab Cakes

Adapted from Cooking Light

Ingredients

1/3 cup chopped red bell pepper

2 Tbsp mayonnaise

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1 Tbsp chives

1/3 cup green chile

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 large egg yolk, lightly beaten

1 1/3 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided

1 pound lump crabmeat

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Method

Combine first 7 ingredients. Add 1/3 cup panko and crab; toss gently. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions; shape each into a 3/4-inch-thick patty. Place remaining panko in a shallow dish. Gently dredge patties in panko.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon oil to pan. Add 4 crab cakes to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side. Remove from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and crab cakes. Enjoy

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