LOBSTER AND CRAB CAKES

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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 cups freshly ground baguette bread crumbs
1 cup mixed brunoise green, red, and yellow peppers
1/2 cup diced shallots
3 whole eggs
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano
1/3 cup half-and-half
Pinch saffron (10 threads)
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/4 cup chopped scallions
1/2 gallon water
2 lemons, zested and juiced
2 bunches basil leaves
Sea salt and ground black pepper
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat
1 (11/4 pound) lobster
Light olive oil, for sauteing

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl combine all bread crumb mixture ingredients.
  • Poach lobster in water with lemon, basil and sea salt. (Rule of thumb is 5 minutes per pound.) Remove lobster from water and chill in ice water. Remove meat and shell and dice meat. Lightly pick through crabmeat.
  • Add crab and lobster to mixture and gently fold mixture until combines. Lightly press mixture down in bowl and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • Form the crab cakes in to 3-ounce portions about a silver dollar wide and 1 1/2 inches tall.
  • To a large saute pan, add enough light olive oil to fill about 1/2 inch high. Bring to 350 degrees F and add crab cakes. Cook until golden brown on both sides.

Shakil Ahammed Hadis
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These cakes were delicious! I'll definitely be making them again.


Kayla Hammond
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I made these cakes for my friends and they loved them! They said they were the best lobster and crab cakes they've ever had.


Karl Johnson
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These cakes were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Ahmed Shoreem
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I've been making these cakes for my family for years and they're always a hit. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.


Sarah Guigui Habbah
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These cakes were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Derick Mchiwiri
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I made these cakes for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Malique Davenhill
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These cakes were a bit too expensive for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Yvette Dau
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I've been making these cakes for years and they're always a hit. I love the combination of lobster and crab, and the Old Bay seasoning gives them a nice flavor.


Abdurrahamn Sa
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These cakes were a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more Old Bay seasoning next time.


Stephanie Bell
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I made these cakes for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best crab cakes he's ever had.


Lucas Sandink
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These cakes were a little too fishy for my taste. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.


Nusrat jahan Priya
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I've made these cakes several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for a special occasion or just a weeknight dinner.


BAB Boy
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These cakes were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I followed the recipe exactly and they were delicious.


Tasleem Akhter
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I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I loved these cakes! The combination of lobster and crab was perfect, and the Old Bay seasoning gave them a nice kick.


Dip Barman
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These lobster and crab cakes were a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone raved about the flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making them again.