Crab Cakes with Horseradish Cream
It’s nearly impossible to say no to crab cakes. Here’s a recipe that won’t make it any easier-simple crab-filled cakes with a creamy, peppery sauce.
Yields:
4
4
Ingredients
1/2
dash sour cream
dash sour cream
1/2 c.
mayonnaise
mayonnaise
2 tbsp.
drained bottled horseradish
drained bottled horseradish
1 lb.
lump crabmeat
lump crabmeat
1 c.
dry bread crumbs
dry bread crumbs
3
scallions including green tops
scallions including green tops
1/4 c.
chopped fresh parsley
chopped fresh parsley
Pinch cayenne
1/4 tsp.
salt
salt
1/4 tsp.
fresh-ground black pepper
fresh-ground black pepper
3 tbsp.
Cooking oil
Cooking oil
Directions
- In a small bowl, whisk together the sour cream, 1/4 cup of the mayonnaise, and the horseradish.
- In a large bowl, combine the crabmeat, the remaining 1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup of the bread crumbs, the scallions, parsley, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Shape the crab mixture into eight patties. Coat the patties with the remaining 3/4 cup bread crumbs and pat off the excess.
- In a large nonstick frying pan, heat the oil over moderate heat. Working in batches if necessary, fry the cakes until golden brown and crisp, about 2 minutes. Turn and fry until golden brown on the other side, about 2 minutes longer. Drain on paper towels. Serve with the horseradish cream.
- Fish Alternatives: There’s really no substitute for sweet fresh crabmeat-but for a completely different taste, you could use one pound of cod, cooked and flaked.
- Wine Recommendation: A full-bodied white such as a chardonnay from California will be delightful with the crab. Try to find one that isn’t too oaky-just full of the taste of ripe fruit.