CRAB CAKES WITH HERB SALAD

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Ford Fry uses lemongrass and shallots to give classic Maryland crab cakes a Vietnamese touch. Best of all, you can make them at home.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 24

For the Mayonnaise:
2 egg yolks
½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons unseasoned rice wine vinegar
1 cup canola oil
For the Crab Cakes:
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
¼ cup mayonnaise
1 lemongrass stalk, trimmed and minced
1 large shallot, minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 pound cooked fresh jumbo lump crab meat
½ cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs), plus more for breading
Kosher salt, to taste
Canola oil, for frying
For the Herb Salad:
1 cup Thai basil leaves
1 cup cilantro sprigs
½ cup mint
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons olive oil
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Make the mayonnaise: In a food processor, combine the egg yolks, salt, mustard, lemon juice and vinegar. Pulse a few times to incorporate. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until the mixture begins to emulsify. Cover and chill until ready to use.
  • Make the crab cakes: In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, whip the butter, ¼cup of the mayonnaise, lemongrass, shallots and lemon zest until incorporated.
  • Place the crab in a mixing bowl and gently fold in the butter mixture and ¼ cup of the panko.Season with salt.
  • Divide the crab mixture into 6 equal portions, and using your hands, gently form into patties. Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to chill and firm up slightly.
  • Meanwhile, in food processor, pulse the remaining ¼ cup panko until finely ground. Place the panko in a shallow baking dish. Coat the crab cakes on all sides with the panko.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan.
  • Brown both sides of the cakes, flipping once, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, make the herb salad: In a mixing bowl, toss the herbs with the lime juice and oil, then season with salt.
  • Serve the crab cakes with a spoonful of the Vietnamese mayonnaise and top with the herb salad.

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