KILLER CRAB AND POTATO CAKES

Killer Crab and Potato Cakes image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Crab

Time 38m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 large idaho potato, peeled and cubed
2 garlic cloves, chopped
coarse salt
2 tablespoons fresh flat leaf parsley, chopped
2 fresh thyme sprigs, leaves removed and finely chopped
1 lemon, zest of
1 lemon, cut into wedges
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 (6 ounce) containers fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage
1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup Italian breadcrumbs (made from Italian bread)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Cook potatoes in boiling water for 6-7 minutes, until tender; drain, then scatter potatoes across a large, flat surface to cool and dry for 5 minutes; then transfer to a mixing bowl.
Make a paste with the garlic and salt; add it to the potatoes along with the parsley, thyme, lemon zest, and red pepper flakes.
Add crab and Old Bay seasoning to potatoes; combine the mixture gently.
Form 4 super-size 4-5 inch killer crab cakes.
Place the bread crumbs on a plate; coat the crab cakes on both sides with crumbs to set them.
Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium to med-high heat; add the cakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, until deeply golden; serve immediately.