Unforgettable Crab Cakes
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Combine the crabmeat, bread crumbs, celery, green onion, mayonnaise, lemon juice, parsley, mustard, Worcestershire, Tabasco, and egg yolks in a large bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- 3
Fold the egg whites into the crab mixture.
- 4
Shape 1/3 cup of the crab mixture into a 2-inch-wide patty. Repeat with the rest of the mixture to make 8-10 crab cakes.
- 5
Add enough olive oil to fill a large nonstick skillet 1/4-inch deep. Heat over medium-high heat.
- 6
Add the crab cakes in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- 7
Arrange on a serving platter and serve with the lemon wedges.
💡 Cook's Notes
The egg whites help to keep the cakes airy instead of too dense. The other ingredients provide a subtle background to let the crab flavor shine. Serve with Chardonnay.
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