Crabettes

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 5

Ingredients:

1 large egg

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 teaspoon hot sauce

1 teaspoon black soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh ginger

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

2 to 3 serrano chile peppers, finely chopped

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1 pound fresh claw crabmeat

1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs

vegetable oil

Directions:

1. Whisk together first 10 ingredients.
2. Drain and flake crabmeat, removing any bits of shell. Place in a large bowl. Pour egg mixture over crabmeat; toss gently. Add breadcrumbs; stir gently. Shape into 1 1/2-inch patties.
3. Pour oil to depth of 1 1/2 inches in a large skillet, and heat to 375°.
4. Add crab cakes; fry about 2 minutes on each side or until golden. Remove with a slotted spoon. Drain on paper towels.
5. *Regular soy sauce may be substituted for black soy sauce.

By RecipeOfHealth.com