JASON'S BEST CRAB CAKES EVER

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Provided by Julia Reed

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h30m

Yield 10 to 12 large crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 sticks unsalted butter, plus 1 to 2 tablespoons for sautéeing
1 cup finely chopped scallions (including some green stem)
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeño pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons dry mustard
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 pounds jumbo lump crabmeat, drained well, patted dry, picked over for shells
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups fresh white-bread crumbs, spread out in a baking dish
1 to 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Melt 1 1/2 sticks butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté scallions and jalapeño about 2 minutes, until bright green. Add the heavy cream and heat to boiling. Stir over medium heat 3 to 4 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Remove from the heat and stir in the mustard and pepper. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Place the crabmeat in a large bowl. Gently stir in the scallion mixture. Form uniform cakes by placing spoonfuls of the crab mixture on a cookie sheet. Immediately place in refrigerator to harden, about 2 hours.
  • When ready to serve, beat the eggs in a shallow bowl and place the bread crumbs in another shallow bowl. Melt 1 tablespoon butter and 1 to 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working with half of the crab cakes at a time (keep remaining cakes in the refrigerator), dip each cake into the beaten eggs and coat with crumbs. Sauté until browned, 2 to 3 minutes on each side (turning cakes only once or they will break up). Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 277, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 479 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

Easr Barwary
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Wow! These crab cakes are incredible! The flavor is out of this world. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Ladan Wehliye
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These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings were perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Javaid iqbal
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Kate Arrington
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These crab cakes were amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. The flavor was incredible.


Rk Jaan mahar
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I've tried many crab cake recipes, but this one is by far the best. The crab cakes are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, with a perfect amount of seasoning. I highly recommend this recipe!


connor phillips
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These crab cakes were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing.


John Ishimwe
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Just made these crab cakes and they were fantastic! The crab meat was fresh and flavorful, and the bread crumbs and seasonings were perfect. Will definitely make these again.


Tammy Bradshaw
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These crab cakes were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about them. I'll definitely be making them again.


abi abisha
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I've always been intimidated by making crab cakes, but this recipe made it so easy. They were absolutely delicious and my family loved them. Thank you!


Tarek Bradley
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OMG! These crab cakes are heavenly! The flavor is just amazing. I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect. Definitely a keeper!