POTATO-CRAB CAKES WITH LIME BUTTER

Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter image

Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping-and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties., In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture., In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°., Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 16g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 260mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 9g protein.