Crabcake with Over Easy Egg and Cornmeal Pancake
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Crabcake with Over Easy Egg and Cornmeal Pancake
Description
This recipe combines crab cakes made from lump crab meat mixed with breadcrumbs, parsley, mayonnaise, egg, lime, and Worcestershire sauce, shaped into patties and breaded with flour, egg wash, and additional breadcrumbs for a crunchy coating. The cakes are pan-fried in canola oil until golden on each side, yielding a crispy crust and moist interior.
They are served warm on top of cornmeal pancakes or alternative breads such as biscuits or English muffins. The addition of an over-easy egg provides a creamy texture and additional richness that complements the savory crab cakes. The lime zest and juice add a touch of brightness to the crab mixture.
This dish works well as a substantial brunch or light dinner, offering an interplay of textures and fresh seafood flavor presented with breakfast accoutrements.
Ingredients
- 1 pound crabmeat , picked free of shells
- 1/3 cup breadcrumbs or Panko
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- lime zest of 1
- 1/2 lime , juiced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- flour , for dusting
- 2 egg beaten and thinned with 2 tbsp of water
- breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup canola oil , for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together all ingredients including 1/3 a cup of the breadcrumbs, except for the flour, additional breadcrumbs and canola oil.
- Use a 1/4 cup scoop to form even patties, then dust in flour, dredge through egg mixture and coat with breadcrumbs
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. When oil is hot, carefully place crab cakes, in batches, in pan and fry until browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Carefully flip crab cakes and fry on other side until golden brown, about 4 minutes.
- Serve warm on top of pancake or biscuit or english muffin.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 350 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 350kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1165mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 218mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 348IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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