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We've an abundance of crabs in coastal Louisiana. I know no one who has ever turned one of these down.

ingredients

  • 1 lb crabmeat, fresh and drained
  • ½ cup italian dried breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon creole mustard (grainy mustard)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
  • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1-½ to 2 teaspoons cajun seasoning, or 1-½ to 2 teaspoons creole seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons dried onion flakes
  • 2 teaspoons parsley flakes
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour or ¼ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup butter
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directions

1. Mix together first 12 ingredients, combining to evenly mix; shape into 6 patties.
2. Coat with flour or breadcrumbs. Chill at least 1 hour.
3. Bring butter to a sizzle in large skillet; cook on low heat 4 to 7 minutes on each side until golden.

Notes

Notes from first use:
1) Milk may not be necessary
2) Add enough breadcrumbs to get proper consistency
3) Chill, *then* make into cakes
4) Cook at medium or medium-high, *not* low

source

NG Gailan

servings/yield

6 servings
6 cakes

rating

difficulty

cuisine

North American : United States : Southern : Creole

course

Main

preparation times

• Active: 30 Minutes
• Total Time: 90 Minutes