BROILED CRAB CAKES WITH CHIVE AND CAPER SAUCE

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Categories     Appetizer     Broil     Crab     Winter     Chive     Party     Capers     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

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

Steps:

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

Gloria Kereng
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I thought the crab cakes were a bit bland. I added some extra seasoning and they were much better.


Daniel Caballero
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The crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste.


Noriland Planet
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These crab cakes were easy to make and they turned out delicious. I will definitely be making them again.


Sunny zaib
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I'm not a big fan of crab cakes, but these were actually really good. The sauce was especially tasty.


Mx Jisan
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These crab cakes were amazing! The crab meat was so fresh and the sauce was perfect.


Samim Osman
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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.


Dries Grundlingh
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The crab cakes were good, but the sauce was a little bland.


Shirley Nartey
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These crab cakes were a bit too dry for my taste.


Faiza Razi
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and the results are always amazing.


Sheraz Saleem (Sherazi)
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The crab cakes were easy to make and turned out perfect. The sauce was especially good.


Mary Nkatha
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


BIKASH LHO TAMANG
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These crab cakes were delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and tangy. I will definitely be making these again.


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