CRAB CAKES WITH RED BELL PEPPER

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Categories     Sauté     Valentine's Day     Quick & Easy     Crab     Bell Pepper     Gourmet

Yield Serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 pound lump crab meat, picked over
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 red bell pepper, minced
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons lightly beaten egg
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 hard-boiled large egg, one half chopped fine and, for garnish, the other half quartered
1/3 cup fresh white bread crumbs
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
lemon wedges for garnish if desired
bottled tartar sauce as an accompaniment if desired

Steps:

  • In a bowl combine the crab meat, the salt, and black pepper to taste. In a small saucepan cook the bell pepper in 3 tablespoons of the butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until it is softened. Remove the pan from the heat, stir in the lemon juice, the beaten egg, and the Worcestershire sauce, and stir the mixture into the crab meat. Add the chopped hard-boiled egg and the bread crumbs, combine the mixture gently but thoroughly, and form it into 4 patties, each about 1/2 inch thick.
  • In a large heavy skillet heat the oil with the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over moderately high heat until the foam subsides and in the fat sauté the crab cakes, turning them carefully, for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and crisp. Serve the crab cakes with the lemon wedges, the remaining hard-boiled egg, and the tartar sauce.

Hafsa Akter Hafsa Akter
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These crab cakes were just okay. I found them to be a bit bland. I think next time I'll add some more spices to the mixture. Otherwise, they were easy to make and they turned out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


John Hampton
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These crab cakes were a bit expensive to make, but they were worth it. The crab meat was high quality and the overall flavor was amazing. I would definitely make these again for a special occasion.


Lisa Ahmed
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I love seafood and these crab cakes did not disappoint! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful and the red bell pepper added a nice sweetness. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Core Day
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.


Prabesh Xettri
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This was my first time making crab cakes and they turned out great! I was a bit worried that they would be too difficult to make, but the recipe was easy to follow. The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I served them wit


Sandra Lomax
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I've made crab cakes many times before, but this recipe is by far the best! The red bell pepper and spices add so much flavor. I also love that the recipe uses mayonnaise instead of eggs, which makes them extra moist. I will definitely be making thes


Estephanie Zepeda
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These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them! I think next time I'll use less cayenne pepper. Otherwise, they were delicious and I would definitely make them again.


Raiyan Telecom
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I made these crab cakes with a few modifications to make them healthier. I used whole wheat bread crumbs instead of white bread crumbs and I added some chopped spinach to the mixture. They were still delicious and my family loved them!


Boulevard Tower
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These crab cakes were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I was short on time so I used pre-cooked crab meat and it still tasted great. I served them with a side of tartar sauce and they were a hit with my friends.


Sophie Prag
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of crab cakes. But I'm so glad I did! The red bell pepper added a nice sweetness and the spices gave them a delicious kick. I'll definitely be making these again.


Tonya Detwiler
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These crab cakes were divine! The combination of crab, red bell pepper, and spices was perfect. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. My family loved them!