CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- 1. FOR BASIL MAYONNAISE: Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain.
- 2. Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool.
- 3. Pat dry on paper towels. Finely chop basil.
- 4. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and cayenne together.
- 5. Set aside 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the crab cakes.
- 6. Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.
- 7. FOR CRAB CAKES: Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- 8. Add celery and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 9. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 10. Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives and reserved mayonanaise.
- 11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 12. Using 1/3 cup for each, form into 12 2 1/2\" cakes. Arrange cakes on a baking sheet.
- 13. Place flour in a small bowl.
- 14. Whisk eggs in another bowl.
- 15. Place remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- 16. Bread each cake in the following order: flour, eggs then breadcrumbs.
- 17. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- 18. Add crab cakes in batches, cooking until golden, adding more oil as required.
- 19. Serve with basil mayonnaise.
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devon garrison
[email protected]I'm allergic to crab, so I made these crab cakes with shrimp instead. They turned out great!
Preslie Miller
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Tahir bughio
[email protected]I thought these crab cakes were just average. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything to write home about.
Syed Muzamilhussain
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious, but they were a bit too expensive to make on a regular basis.
KAUSO RECORDS
[email protected]I would make these crab cakes again, but I would make a few changes. I would add more Old Bay seasoning, and I would use less bread crumbs.
Rylee McManis
[email protected]Overall, I thought these crab cakes were just okay. They weren't bad, but they weren't anything special either.
Yarianna Hayes
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my crab cakes fell apart when I tried to flip them. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Awais Haider
[email protected]These crab cakes were a little too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more mayonnaise next time.
anakang kelly
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes, but I really enjoyed these. They were light and flavorful, and the basil mayonnaise was a nice touch.
dumpy
[email protected]I've never made crab cakes before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out great!
hunny rahul
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for my family, and they loved them. Even my picky kids ate them up.
Abigail Burgin
[email protected]I used fresh crab meat in my crab cakes, and they were absolutely delicious. I highly recommend using fresh crab meat if you can get it.
Jeff “Jeff Jones THE FIRST” Jones
[email protected]These crab cakes are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Hridoy Shekh
[email protected]I love the addition of basil mayonnaise. It really takes these crab cakes to the next level.
Shahbaz RK
[email protected]I've made these crab cakes several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. They're crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a delicious crab flavor.
pat rinehart
[email protected]These crab cakes were a hit at my dinner party! Everyone raved about them.