CAP'N CRUNCH CRAB CAKES

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An unusual and delicious interpretation of crabcakes from David Hoffman's The Breakfast Cereal Gourmet courtesy of our local paper. Smaller cakes would make a lovely appetizer.

Provided by Molly53

Categories     Crab

Time 1h18m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon chile sauce with garlic (Thai style, if possible)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1 lb lump crabmeat
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 cups panko breadcrumbs, flakes (Japanese-style bread crumbs)
1 1/2 cups crushed Cap'n Crunch cereal (about 2 1/2 cups uncrushed)
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, chile-garlic sauce, lime juice and zest.
  • In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, cilantro and onion.
  • Stir in 1/3 cup of the mayonnaise mixture and the egg.
  • Reserve the remaining mayonnaise mixture for garnish.
  • In a third bowl, combine the panko flakes and Cap'n Crunch.
  • Stir 1 1/2 cups into the crab mixture.
  • Form into 1/2-inch-thick cakes, using 1/2 cup mixture for each.
  • Dredge the cakes in the remaining Cap'n Crunch mixture.
  • Arrange in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
  • In a large skillet, heat 4 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat.
  • Working in batches, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Add more oil as needed.
  • Serve hot, topped with a dollop of the reserved mayonnaise mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294.3, Fat 10.5, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 72, Sodium 630.8, Carbohydrate 31.8, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 6.4, Protein 17.6

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