Ingredients
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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2 scallions, white and green parts, minced
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1 stalk celery, minced
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1 clove garlic, minced
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1 lb fresh lump crabmeat, cleaned and picked over to remove any bits of shell
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
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2 tablespoons minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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3/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
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1 pinch freshly grated nutmeg
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1/3 cup cracker meal, plus
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more cracker meal, for dredging
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2/3 cup vegetable oil, for frying
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2/3 cup mayonnaise
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2 scallions, white and green parts, chopped
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2 tablespoons finely minced fresh flat-leaf parsley
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2 tablespoons minced fresh dill
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1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
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2 tablespoons drained white horseradish
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4 tablespoons whole grain mustard
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1 tablespoon ketchup
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1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 tablespoon sweet paprika
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1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium skillet, heat the butter; add the scallions, celery, and garlic, and cook over medium heat until the vegetables are translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, combine the cooked vegetables with the crab, eggs, lemon juice, mustard, and parsley.
- Season with the salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
- Add the cracker meal and stir well to combine thoroughly.
- Form heaping tablespoons of the crab mixture into 1-1/2 inch-round cakes.
- Roll the cakes in additional cracker meal and place them on a baking pan.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
- When ready to serve, heat a large skillet and pour the oil to a depth of 1/2-inch; heat the oil over medium heat, keeping the oil at a low simmer.
- Cook and brown the crabcakes for 1 to 2 minutes on the first side and about 1 minute on the second side, or until they are cooked through and golden brown.
- Transfer the cakes to paper towels to drain. Serve the cakes warm, with the Remoulade sauce.
- -=Remoulade Sauce=-
- In a small bowl, whisk all of the ingredients together and refrigerate until ready to serve; makes 1 cup.