BROILED CRAB CAKES WITH CHIVE AND CAPER SAUCE

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Categories     Appetizer     Broil     Crab     Winter     Chive     Party     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

  • Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crabmeat; toss. Fold in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Mix in yolks.
  • 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.)
  • 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.)
  • Transfer crab cakes to platter. Top each with dollop of sauce and basil sprig.

Rey Rey420
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These crab cakes are a must-try! They're so delicious and flavorful.


Chandrika Kalyani
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I made these crab cakes for a special occasion and they were a hit! Everyone raved about them.


Humira Amjad
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The crab cakes were easy to make and turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.


sm arif rahman
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These crab cakes were amazing! I highly recommend them.


Ab junaid babu Khala
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Overall, I thought the crab cakes were good. I would make them again, but I would probably make a few changes to the recipe.


Kobusingye Rovina
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I thought the crab cakes were a bit bland. I would have liked more seasoning.


olaniyan faishat
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The crab cakes were a bit dry, but the sauce helped to make them more moist.


Khalid Balod
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These crab cakes were a little too salty for my taste.


Anita Nansamba
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I'm not a big fan of crab, but I really enjoyed these crab cakes. The sauce was amazing!


Robuil Hasan
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The crab cakes were easy to make and turned out perfect. The sauce was also very good.


Golu Bagdi
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.


Angelo Jesus Avendaño Garcia
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These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! The chives and capers in the sauce added a wonderful flavor that really complemented the crab. I will definitely be making these again.