POTATO-CRAB CAKES WITH LIME BUTTER

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Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping-and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties., In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°., Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.

Chrislene Thesalus
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I was really impressed with these crab cakes. They were easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Iamam islan
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These crab cakes were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Mia Lial
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a hit. They are easy to make and always turn out great. I highly recommend them!


Abeikis Angella
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These crab cakes were delicious! I made them for my family and they loved them. The crab cakes were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Madilyn Wyers
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I made these crab cakes for a party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! I will definitely be making these again.


Aino Mano
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These crab cakes were a bit too spicy for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less Old Bay seasoning if you don't like spicy food.


umar ebad
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I was really impressed with these crab cakes. They were easy to make and they turned out so flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


lina bts
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These crab cakes were amazing! The flavors were so well-balanced and the crab was cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Fraz Fraz
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I've made these crab cakes several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. They are easy to make and always turn out great. I highly recommend them!


Ridwan Akerele
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These crab cakes were absolutely delicious! I made them for my family last night and they were a huge hit. The flavors were perfect and the crab cakes were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.