CURRIED CRAB CAKES

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Categories     Shellfish

Yield 12 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 Tsp curry powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp dry mustard
1/4 tsp black pepper
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper
Cooking Spray
1 cup minced onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tsp minced peeled ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
1 1/4 cup dry breadcrumbs, divided
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp grated lemon rind
1 lb lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 tbs butter, divided
Parsley sprigs (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl, stir well. 2 Heat a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and celery; cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the curry powder mixture, ginger and garlic; cook uncovered 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Spoon mixture into a large bowl; cool. Wipe skillet clean with a paper towel. 3. Add 3/4 cup breadcrumbs, yogurt, rind, crabmeat and egg to onion mixture; stir well. Divide crabmeat mixture into 24 equal portions, shaping each into a 1/2 inch thick patty. Place remaining breadcrumbs into a shallow dish; dredge crab cakes in breadcrumbs. 4. Melt 2 tsp butter in pan over medium heat. Add 8 patties, and cook 2 minutes on each side until browned. Remove the crab cakes from the pan and keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and patties. Garnish with parsley sprigs, if desired.

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