Crab Cakes With Lemon Remoulade

Prep Time: 20 Minutes

Cook Time: 30 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 4

I found this recipe in my Southern Living Magazine - it's listed as one of their best recipes from the past 40 years.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons butter, divided

1 large red bell pepper, finely chopped

1/2 medium onion, finely chopped

1 cup saltine crumbs (finely crushed)

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 teaspoons old bay seasoning

2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce

3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1/4 teaspoon hot sauce

1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, drained and picked

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

mixed baby greens

lemon wedge

parsley sprig

olive oil, to toss with the mixed greens

salt and pepper, to toss with the mixed greens (if using)

2 cups mayonnaise

1/4 cup creole mustard

2 garlic cloves, pressed

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons paprika

3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Directions:

1. Melt 2 T. butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat; add bell pepper and onion, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Remove from heat; stir in cracker crumbs and next 6 ingredients. Gently stir in crabmeat. Shape mixture into 8 patties; cover and chill at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours.
2. Melt 1/2 T. butter with 1/2 T. oil in large skillet over medium high heat. Cook 4 crab cakes 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Repeat procedure with remaining 1/2 T. butter, 1/2 T. oil, and crab cakes. Serve with Lemon Remoulade; garnish if desired.
3. Serving suggestion: Serve crab cakes on top of some mix greens that have been tossed with some olive oil, salt and pepper before adding the other garnish.
4. Tip: Handle the crabmeat as little as possible in order to keep the succulent lumps intact.
5. Lemon Remoulade:.
6. Whisk together all ingredients until blended. Cover and chill 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
7. The sauce can also be used as a dip for boiled shrimp or steamed asparagus; add a little milk to make a tangy salad dressing.
8. (The prep and cook time does not include the time needed to refrigerate).

By RecipeOfHealth.com