• 1 1/2 cup(s) fresh white breadcrumbs
• 12 ounce(s) fresh or canned crabmeat , (about 2 cups)
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh basil, plus small amt. for garnish
• 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 1 scallion, thinly sliced
• 2 teaspoon(s) seafood seasoning, such as Old Bay
• ¼ cup Cajun seasoning, for dredging
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1/8 teaspoon(s) freshly ground pepper
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoon(s) mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon(s) lemon juice
• 2 teaspoon(s) Dijon mustard
• 1/3 cup(s) unseasoned dry breadcrumbs
• 4 teaspoon(s) extra-virgin olive oil, divided
• Lemon wedges, for garnish
How to prepare:
1. Mix fresh breadcrumbs and crabmeat in a large bowl. Add basil, parsley, scallion, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper; toss to mix well.
2. Whisk egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice and mustard in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the crab mixture and stir well. Using your hands, form the mixture into six 1/2- to 3/4-inch-thick patties (1/2 cup each). Dredge the patties in dry breadcrumbs and place on a small baking sheet lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 3 of the crab cakes and cook until the undersides are golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Using a wide spatula, turn cakes over onto the prepared baking sheet. Add the remaining 2 teaspoons oil to the pan and repeat with the remaining 3 crab cakes. Bake the crab cakes until golden on the second side and heated through, 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped basil.
Salsa:
1 ea Pineapple, peeled and sliced
¼ cup. Red onion, minced
2 ea. Green onion, chopped
¼ cup rice wine vinegar
To Taste: salt & black pepper
1 T. Extra virgin olive oil
How to prepare: Peel and slice the pineapple. Lightly oil with Extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Char the pineapple on a pre-heated grill then allow to cool. When cooled, dice the pineapple and combine with all the remaining ingredients. Spoon over the Blackened Mini Crab Cakes and enjoy.
Yields: 6 servings Total Time: 1 hr 50 min Cook Time: 20 min
