Broiled Crab Cakes with Chive and Caper Sauce

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 40

Ingredients:

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

Directions:

1. Mix first 7 ingredients in medium bowl. Add crabmeat; toss. Fold in 1 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Mix in yolks.
2. 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.)
3. 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.)
4. Transfer crab cakes to platter. Top each with dollop of sauce and basil sprig.

By RecipeOfHealth.com