Pan fried louisiana crabcakes on mixed greens

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
---Louisiana Crabcakes---
1Extra large egg; beaten
1tablespoonMayonnaise
Salt; to taste
¼teaspoonGround black pepper
¼teaspoonCurry powder
4dropsTabasco pepper sauce
1teaspoonWorcestershire sauce
1tablespoonLemon juice
teaspoonGround cloves
teaspoonCayenne pepper
½teaspoonPaprika
¼teaspoonDry mustard
¼teaspoonCelery salt
1poundsFresh jumbo lump crabmeat; all shell removed
4tablespoonsDry bread crumbs
2cupsCorn or peanut oil; approximately -Mixed Greens---
1tablespoonSherry vinegar or balsamic vinegar
½teaspoonDijon mustard
teaspoonSalt
Freshly ground black pepper
4tablespoonsOlive oil
1tablespoonShallot; minced
1Clove garlic; minced
4tablespoonsFresh chives or scallion tops, chopped
¼poundsMixed salad greens (1 1/2 quarts)

Directions

In a large bowl, whisk the vinegar with the mustard, ¼ teaspoon of the salt and a pinch of pepper. Add 3 tablespoons of the oil slowly, whisking.

Stir in the shallot, garlic and 2 tablespoons of the chives. Set this dressing aside.

Combine egg, mayonnaise, and seasonings. Add crabmeat and enough bread crumbs to absorb excess moisture.

Stir to blend well. Mixture should be firm enough to hold together. Adjust seasoning as desired. Form crabmeat mixture into 8 patties. Place on waxed paper for about 20 minutes to dry slightly. Pour oil into skillet to a depth of ½-inch and heat to 350 degrees.

Fry crabcakes for about 3 to 4 minutes per side or until golden brown on both sides. Do not crowd pan. Fry in several batches, if necessary. Drain on paper towel. Dress greens with vinaigrette and place on for serving plates. Top with crabcakes.

Yield: 6 servings

NOTES : HOME ENTERTAINING WITH DEAN FEARING SHOW #HE1A12 LADIES WHO LUNC Recipe by: DEAN FEARING #HE1A12 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #787 by Sue <suechef@...> on Sep 18, 1997