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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter |
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup chopped green onions |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper |
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper |
1/2 cup milk |
1 large egg, lightly beaten |
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained |
20 saltine crackers, finely crushed |
1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs |
1 tablespoon rustic rub |
1/4 cup butter, melted |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
garnishes: lemon wedges, parsley sprigs |
Directions:
1. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a heavy saucepan over low heat; whisk in flour until smooth. Cook 1 minute, whisking constantly. Stir in green onions and next 3 ingredients; cook 2 to 3 minutes, whisking constantly. Gradually whisk in milk; cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until mixture is thickened and bubbly.
2. Combine egg, crabmeat, and cracker crumbs; toss gently. Stir in milk mixture. Shape into 6 patties (or chops).
3. Combine breadcrumbs and Rustic Rub in a shallow dish. Dredge patties in crumb mixture. Cover and chill 1 1/2 hours.
4. Cook crab cakes in 1/4 cup melted butter and hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden. Garnish, if desired.
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