MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

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This classic appetizer recipe featuring fresh crabmeat makes an elegant start to any meal.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup green onions, finely chopped (8 medium)
1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/2 cup Progresso™ Italian style bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons seafood seasoning (from 6-oz container)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Dash Worcestershire sauce
2 lb cooked fresh crabmeat
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
Sliced green onions, if desired
Lemon wedges, if desired

Steps:

  • In large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook chopped green onions and bell pepper in oil 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender. In large bowl, stir together onion mixture, bread crumbs, egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, seafood seasoning, pepper and Worcestershire sauce. Gently fold in crabmeat.
  • Line cookie sheet with foil. Using 1/3-cup measuring cup, shape crab mixture into 14 (2 1/2-inch) cakes. Place on cookie sheet. Cover; refrigerate at least 1 hour but no longer than 8 hours.
  • In large nonstick skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Cook crab cakes in batches in butter 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 4 g, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Crab Cake, Sodium 400 mg

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