Crab Cakes With Basil Aioli
| CATEGORY | CUISINE | TAG | YIELD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meats, Eggs | French | 4 | Servings | |
INGREDIENTS
| 12 | oz | Crabmeat |
| 1/4 | c | Roasted red peppers from |
| jar minced | ||
| 1 1/2 | t | Lemon peel, grated |
| 3 | c | Fresh breadcrumbs, 8 ounces |
| French Bread | ||
| 2 | Egg yolks | |
| All purpose flour | ||
| 2 | Egg whites, beaten just | |
| until foamy | ||
| 3 | T | Butter |
| 3/4 | c | Mayonnaise |
| 1/2 | c | Fresh basil, finely chopped |
| 1 | T | Fresh lemon juice |
| 1 1/2 | t | Garlic, minced |
| 1 1/2 | t | Lemon peel, grated |
INSTRUCTIONS
Basil Aioli: Mix all ingredients in medium bowl. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to allow flavors to develop. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated.) Crab Cakes: Combine crabmeat, red peppers, 3 tablespoons Basil Aioli and lemon peel in large bowl. Mix in 1 1/3 cups breadcrumbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Mix in yolks (mixture will be soft). Form crab mixture into eight 3/4 inch thick cakes, using generous 1/4 cupful for each. Coat cakes on both sides with flour; shake off excess. Brush both sides with beaten whites, then coat with remaining breadcrumbs. Cover; chill at least 2 hours and up to 6 hours. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook cakes until golden brown and heated through, about 4 minutes per side. Place 2 cakes on each plate. Serve with remaining Basil Aioli. Note: From the Bay View Restaurant, where these cakes are served with a chopped tomato and basil salad. The Basil Aioli is also a good sauce for grilled or sauteed fish. The basil could easily - and deliciously - be replaced by cilantro, parsley or chives. Printed in Bon Appetit April 1998 Typed and Busted by Carriej999@AOL.com 4/98 Recipe by: Bay View Restaurant at The Inn at the Tides, Bodega Bay, CA Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Carriej999 <Carriej999@aol.com> on Apr 7, 1998
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Nutrition (calculated from recipe ingredients)
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Calories: 906
Calories From Fat: 274
Total Fat: 31.1g
Cholesterol: 126.6mg
Sodium: 920.2mg
Potassium: 518mg
Carbohydrates: 134.3g
Fiber: 9.3g
Sugar: 8.5g
Protein: 22.9g