MINI CRAB CAKES WITH REMOULADE SAUCE

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This is really an impressive appetizer. The recipe is a little bit of work, but worth it! From the book Gatherings & Celebrations from Burt Wolf.

Provided by - Carla -

Categories     Crab

Time 57m

Yield 30 mini cakes

Number Of Ingredients 28

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 scallions, white and green parts, minced
1 stalk celery, minced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked over to remove any bits of shell
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
1/3 cup cracker meal, plus
more cracker meal, for dredging
2/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying
2/3 cup mayonnaise
2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
2 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons drained white horseradish
4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • In a medium skillet, heat the butter; add the scallions, celery, and garlic, and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with the crab, eggs, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley.
  • Season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
  • Add the cracker meal and stir well to combine thoroughly.
  • Form heaping tablespoons of the crab mixture into 1-1/2 inch-round cakes.
  • Roll the cakes in additional cracker meal and place them on a baking pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
  • When ready to serve, heat a large skillet and pour the oil to a depth of 1/2-inch; heat the oil over medium heat, keeping the oil at a low simmer.
  • Cook and brown the crabcakes for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side and about 1 minute on the second side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
  • Transfer the cakes to paper towels to drain. Serve the cakes warm, with the Remoulade sauce.
  • -=Remoulade Sauce=-
  • In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve; makes 1 cup.

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