LEMON CRAB CAKES

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb Dungeness crab, or 1/2 lb jumbo lump and 1/2 lb lump crabmeat, gentle rinsed in cold water, picked over and patted dry.
1 egg and 2 egg yolks, lightly beaten together
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
1 tbsp minced chives
1 cup plus 2 tbsp unseasoned breadcrumbs
3 tbsp olive or canola oil
3 tbsp chopped shallots
1 tsp salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Minced chives or scallions for garnish.

Steps:

  • Saute 2 tbsp breadcrumbs, shallots, salt and cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Take off heat and set aside to cool. In a large bowl, gently combine crabmeat, eggs, lemon zest, cayenne powder and chives. Take care not to break up the crabmeat. Reserve in the refrigerator until shallot mixture is cooled. Combine crabmeat mixture with shallot saute and fold together. Pour the remaining breadcrumbs onto a plate. Fill a 1/3 cup measuring cup with crabmeat mixture, empty into your hand. Coat all sides of the crabcake with breadcrumbs, taking care not to lose the shape of the cake. Place on a plate or platter. Repeat until crabmeat is used. Heat oil in a flat bottom plan over medium high heat until hot. Add a layer of crab cakes without crowding. Fry on each side about 3-4 minutes each side. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with chives or scallions. Serve with tartar sauce.

Lukwago Yasin
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab cakes turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The lemon flavor was perfect.


Jordyn Jones
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These crab cakes were a bit too lemony for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less lemon zest and juice.


mokhtar Mokhtar
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I've made crab cakes before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of lemon zest and juice really takes them to the next level. Thanks for sharing!


Ryan Jones
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These crab cakes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'm definitely going to make them again.


Sushil Shahi
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making them again.


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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The crab cakes were bland and the lemon flavor was barely noticeable.


Shazul KhAn
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These crab cakes were a bit dry. I think I would have preferred them with more mayonnaise or butter.


Dee Wade
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I love crab cakes and this recipe is one of the best I've tried. The lemon flavor is perfect and the crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Jacqueline Makatura
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These crab cakes were delicious! The lemon flavor was subtle but noticeable. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Scelia Charles
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I've never made crab cakes before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out so well that I'm definitely going to make them again.


Aavash Bhandari
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I made these crab cakes for my family and they loved them! Even my picky kids ate them up. The lemon flavor was a nice touch.


AYHAM AYHAM
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab cakes turned out great! They were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The lemon flavor was perfect.


David Infante
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These crab cakes were a bit too lemony for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less lemon zest and juice.


Nimrah Queen
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I was skeptical about the lemon in these crab cakes, but I was pleasantly surprised. The lemon flavor was very subtle and it didn't overpower the crab. I will definitely be making these again.


Shakhina Akhter
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These lemon crab cakes were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious! I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I loved these. The lemon flavor was perfect.


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I've made crab cakes before, but this recipe is by far the best. The addition of lemon zest and juice really takes them to the next level. Thanks for sharing!


Piyal Randunu
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These crab cakes were a hit at my last party! The lemon flavor was subtle but really brightened up the dish. I'll definitely be making these again.