CRAB CAKES WITH BASIL MAYONNAISE
Steps:
- 1. FOR BASIL MAYONNAISE: Blanch basil leaves in saucepan of boiling water for 30 seconds. Drain.
- 2. Transfer leaves to medium bowl filled with ice water to cool.
- 3. Pat dry on paper towels. Finely chop basil.
- 4. Mix mayonnaise, mustard, lemon juice and cayenne together.
- 5. Set aside 1/2 cup mayonnaise for the crab cakes.
- 6. Mix basil into remainder and refrigerate.
- 7. FOR CRAB CAKES: Heat olive oil in large heavy skillet over medium heat.
- 8. Add celery and onion and saute until tender, about 5 minutes.
- 9. Transfer to a large bowl.
- 10. Stir in crabmeat, 2/3 cup breadcrumbs, chopped chives and reserved mayonanaise.
- 11. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- 12. Using 1/3 cup for each, form into 12 2 1/2\" cakes. Arrange cakes on a baking sheet.
- 13. Place flour in a small bowl.
- 14. Whisk eggs in another bowl.
- 15. Place remaining 2 cups breadcrumbs in a third bowl.
- 16. Bread each cake in the following order: flour, eggs then breadcrumbs.
- 17. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- 18. Add crab cakes in batches, cooking until golden, adding more oil as required.
- 19. Serve with basil mayonnaise.
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Rukiya Naeba
[email protected]I've made these crab cakes several times and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfect.
Timothy Howell
[email protected]These crab cakes were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Mahesh Mandal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab cakes, but these were actually pretty good. The crab was cooked perfectly and the coating was nice and crispy. The basil mayonnaise was also a nice touch.
Henry Matrics
[email protected]These crab cakes were a bit too salty for my taste.
Muhammad Bux Channa
[email protected]I love crab cakes and these were some of the best I've ever had. The crab was fresh and the coating was crispy. The basil mayonnaise was a great touch.
Mercie Miano
[email protected]These crab cakes were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The crab was tender and flavorful, and the basil mayonnaise was a delicious addition.
Anik Mia
[email protected]Meh.
farhad jani
[email protected]These crab cakes were good, but not great. The crab flavor was a bit overpowered by the mayonnaise. I would recommend using less mayonnaise or adding some other ingredients to balance out the flavor.
Urmila Ban
[email protected]I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly.
Sebastian Bundy
[email protected]These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! The basil mayonnaise was the perfect complement to the crab and the crispy coating. I will definitely be making these again.