Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce

Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce
Louisiana Crab Cakes with Creole Tartar Sauce is a dairy free and pescatarian hor d'oeuvre. One serving contains 317 calories, 26g of protein, and 13g of fat. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. A mixture of egg white, parsley, lemon juice, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. To use up the egg you could follow this main course with the Rose Levy Beranbaum's Chocolate Tomato Cake with Mystery Ganache as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

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To prepare tartar sauce, combine first 6 ingredients, stirring with a whisk.
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Let stand 10 minutes.
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To prepare crab cakes, place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until coarse crumbs measure 2 cups.
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Combine 1 cup breadcrumbs, onion, and next 8 ingredients (through egg white); mix well. Divide crab mixture into 8 equal portions. Form each portion into a 1/2-inch-thick patty.
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Place 1 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Dredge patties, one at a time, in breadcrumbs.
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Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add 4 patties; cook 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining oil and patties.
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Serve with tartar sauce.
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Garnish with parsley sprigs and lemon wedges, if desired.Tip: The tartar sauce stands for 10 minutes to let the flavors meld, but you can make it up to a day ahead and store it, covered, in the refrigerator. Lump crabmeat makes great crab cakes, but they're prone to falling apart. Handle them patiently and gently for the best results.
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Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling are my top picks for Shellfish. Buttery chardonnay is great for scallops, shrimp, crab, and lobster, while muscadet is a classic pick for mussels, oysters, and clams. If you've got some spice in your shellfish, a semi-dry riesling can balance out the heat. You could try Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 139 dollars per bottle.
Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay
Aubert Lauren Vineyard Chardonnay
The 2011 Lauren Estate Chardonnay always reminds one of a hypothetical vintage blend of Sonoma Coast meets White Burgundy. This 2011 Lauren is naturally clear with green chlorophyll tints on edge. Aromatics are classic Lauren with nuances of lemon-mineral, dried pear and even some green tea-like tones. The pronounced aromatics of fruits and minerals give an organic sense of place. The bouquet is multi-faceted with hints of apple-baked goods and wet stones. The mouth feel presents a glycerin top note, followed by an acid structure only found at Lauren.The wine has a slight hazy clarity showing Aubert's commitment to minimal interventional winemaking.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings4
Health Score20
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