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THE BEST CRAB CAKES SERVES 3 to 4 AS A MAIN DISH (6 to 8 AS AN APPETIZER) Crab cakes used to be a mystery to me. With few exceptions, the ones I ordered out were loaded with so much stuffing and seasoning you couldn't taste the crab. Actually, they tasted more like poultry stuffing. So I started to make them myself, and what a difference. This is based on a Jeff Smith recipe. It's a quick, easy and delicious seafood appetizer or main dish. I guarantee you will taste the crab. Although these are relatively healthy as is, see the notes below for a few healthier alternatives. Either way, the Red Pepper Sauce is the perfect complement to the crab. You will only need one-half of that recipe to serve with this dish. For a variation, make Lobster Cakes instead. INGREDIENTS 2 large eggs 2 tablespoons freshly chopped parsley 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste 1 pound cooked crab meat, flaked 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumbs, more as needed Panko breads crumbs for dredging Half butter and oil for frying Lemon wedges Roasted Red Pepper Sauce with Capers and Dill (optional) Beat the eggs in a medium-sized bowl. Add the parsley, mustard, Worcestershire, mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt and pepper; mix well to combine. Gently fold in the crab meat and fresh crumbs until well combined. (The mixture will be very moist. If it is wet, add a few more fresh breadcrumbs.) Divide the mixture into 6 to 8 portions; flatten gently into thick patties. (Packing the mixture into 1/3-cup measure for each cake will ensure even portions and yield seven cakes. For more or less cakes, use a slightly smaller or larger cup.) Lightly coat the top and bottom of each patty with panko crumbs. If possible, refrigerate for 30 minutes before sautéeing to help the cakes hold together. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add enough butter and oil to generously cover the bottom. Add the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, and fry until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and drain on a baking rack set on a baking sheet. Serve immediately, with or without the Red Pepper Sauce or lemon wedges. Notes: If you want to make these healthier without compromising flavor, replace one of the whole eggs with two egg whites. Use light or canola mayonnaise. I always use whole wheat fresh breadcrumbs, and I often use whole wheat panko. Finally, use a nonstick skillet and fry the cakes in just a little canola oil. The recipe can easily be cut in half or doubled as needed. Cooked crab cakes may be kept warm in a 200° F oven while waiting for others to sauté.

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