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Crab Cakes With Apricot Sauce Recipe


Crab Cakes With Apricot Sauce Recipe
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A little twist on Crab Cakes the Apricot Sauce gives it such a great added flavor.

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Ingredients
  • CRAB CAKES
  • 1 cup unseasoned breadcrumbs, divided
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 green onion, white and green parts, finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning
  • 1 pound fresh lump crab meat, picked over for cartilage
  • Pure Canola Oil, for frying
  • SAUCE
  • 1 1/2 cups Apricot Preserves
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions
  1. COMBINE 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, mustard, green onion, Worcestershire sauce and seafood seasoning in medium bowl.
  2. 2.MIX in the crabmeat gently; form into 24 cakes; refrigerate 30 minutes to several hours before proceeding.
  3. 3.PLACE the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish; coat the crab cakes in the crumbs. Pour oil into a large saute pan to a depth of 1/2 inch; heat over medium high heat. Carefully add the crab cakes in batches and cook, turning once, until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel lined tray to drain.
  4. 4.COMBINE preserves and water in heavy saucepan. Bring to a boil and simmer five minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add lemon juice, nutmeg and cinnamon. Serve either hot or cold.

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You always provide gourmet recipes with easy instructions. I love this recipe for it's full flavor and crisp texture.


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