CRAB CAKES PORTABELLA (((DELICIOUS)))

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In Italian this dish is called Funghi Portabello Farci Con Carne di Granchi. These are Maryland Crab Cakes and can be fried or baked without the Portabello mushrooms.

Provided by Alan Leonetti

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb backfin lump crabmeat
6 saltine crackers (crushed)
2 large portabella mushrooms
1 egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 dash milk
1 dash cream sherry
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup parsley flakes
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 drop Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon baking powder
paprika (for color)

Steps:

  • Place crabmeat into large mixing bowl.
  • Add, egg, butter, flour, milk, Cream Sherry, salt, pepper, garlic powder, mayonnaise, baking powder, cracker crumbs, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning and parsley flakes.
  • Mix well with large spoon.
  • Form the mixture between the palms of your hands into 2 large balls, gently squeezing out excess juice, then somewhat or lightly flattening and forming the balls into the cakes.
  • Place crab cakes on top of each Portabello mushroom in a baking dish or baking pan.
  • Slightly flatten the crab cakes so that they spread out to cover the mushrooms.
  • Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
  • Preheat oven to 380 degrees.
  • Bake for 15 minutes.
  • Then place under the broiler for 2 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with paprika and serve with your favorite garnish, such as lemon wedges.

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