1 stalk celery, finely chopped
1 bunch green onions, finely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
1 egg
1 tbsp dijon mustard
3/4 cup mayonnaise
2 lemons, juiced
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
4 1/2 oz carr's water biscuits ground
1 lb blue crab meat
4 tbsp butter (or as needed)
CAYENNE MAYONNAISE
1 red bell pepper, roasted peeled an, d seeded
2 egg yolks
1 tbsp white wine vinegar
1 lemon, juiced
1 1/2 tsp capers
6 garlic cloves
8 anchovy fillets
1 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 cup salad oil
1 salt (to taste)
Directions
In a medium bowl place the celery, green onions, parsley, egg,
mustard, mayonnaise, and lemon juice. Mix the ingredients together
well. Add the salt, pepper, and ground biscuits. Gently mix the
ingredients together with your hands so that they are well combined.
Carefully fold the crab meat into the mixture. Let the mixture sit
for 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.
For the mixture into patties.
In a large skillet place the butter and heat it on medium until it has
melted. Saut, the crab cakes for 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or
until they are golden brown.
For CAYENNE MAYONNAISE: In a blender place the roasted red bell
pepper, egg yolks, white wine vinegar, lemon juice, capers, garlic,
anchovy fillets, and cayenne pepper. Blend the ingredients together
so that they are smooth.
With the blender still running, slowly dribble in the salad oil so
that a mayonnaise is formed. Correct the seasoning with the salt
(and more lemon juice) if necessary.
Serve the crab cakes with the Cayenne Mayonnaise and lemon wedges. ---
Servings: 8 servings
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