Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter toppingâand loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia Ingredients:
1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter) |
1 egg, beaten |
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided |
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion |
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley |
1/2 teaspoon lime juice |
1/8 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon pepper |
1 pound fresh crabmeat |
1/4 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
oil for deep-fat frying |
lime butter: |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
4 teaspoons lime juice |
1 teaspoon grated lime peel |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties.
2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture.
3. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°.
4. Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and peel. Serve with crab cakes. Yield: 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).
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