ginger crab cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 12
• 14 ounces crabmeat
• 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
• 1/4 cup minced green onions
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• in large bowl, mix together crabmeat, mayonnaise, green onions, cilantro, lime juice, ginger, hot pepper sauce, and salt and pepper. shape into 12 patties.
• in a shallow dish, lightly beat eggs. place bread crumbs in another shallow dish. dip patties into egg, then press into bread crumbs to coat all over.
• in a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. cook crab cakes in oil, adding remaining oil as needed, for 2 minutes per side or until golden.