Mini Crab Cakes

Mini Crab Cakes
Mini Crab Cakes might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 24 servings with 85 calories, 4g of protein, and 7g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. Only Head to the store and pick up cream, coarse kosher salt, panko, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a pescatarian diet.

Instructions

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Using electric mixer, beat cream cheesein medium bowl until smooth.
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Add 1/4 cup
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Parmesan and egg; beat to blend. Beatin sour cream, citrus peels, 4 teaspoonschopped chives, coarse salt, and cayennepepper. Fold in crabmeat. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Generouslybutter 2 mini muffin pans. Toss panko,1/2 cup Parmesan, and 2 tablespoonschopped chives in small bowl.
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Drizzle 1/4cup melted butter over, tossing with forkuntil evenly moistened. Press 1 roundedtablespoon panko mixture into bottom ofeach muffin cup, forming crust. Spoon 1generous tablespoon crab mixture into eachcup.
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Sprinkle rounded teaspoon of pankomixture over each (some may be left over).
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Bake crab cakes until golden on topand set, about 30 minutes. Cool in pans 5minutes. Run knife around each cake andgently lift out of pan. DO AHEAD: Can bemade 2 hours ahead. Arrange on bakingsheet; let stand at room temperature.Rewarm in 350°F oven 6 to 8 minutes.
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Arrange crab cakes on serving platter;sprinkle with chives.
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* Available in the Asian foods section ofsome supermarkets and at Asian markets.

Recommended wine: Chardonnay, Muscadet, Riesling

Shellfish can be paired with Chardonnay, Muscadet, and Riesling. 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 Rochioli Estate Chardonnay. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.3 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 42 dollars per bottle.
Rochioli Estate Chardonnay
Rochioli Estate Chardonnay
This wine is a fine example of the unique characteristics from the Rochioli property and the Russian River Valley. Aromas of ripe apple, tropical fruit, hazelnut and a touch of spice combine with the rich apple flavors and crisp acidity.
DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings24
Health Score1
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