Recipe For Crab Cakes New Orleans Style
If you're looking for a seafood dish with a bit of a kick, try making crab cakes New Orleans style. Not only are they packed with flavor, but they're also relatively easy to make. Here's a recipe that you can try out for yourself:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. lump crabmeat, drained and picked clean
- 1/2 cup breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
- 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 2 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. black pepper
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil, for frying
Directions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine crabmeat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, egg, Dijon mustard, green onions, red bell pepper, parsley, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- Form the mixture into 8 patties, using about 1/4 cup of mixture for each patty.
- In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, carefully place the patties in the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
- Remove the patties from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
As you can see, making crab cakes New Orleans style isn't too difficult. The key is to use high-quality ingredients and seasonings to help bring out the flavors. These crab cakes are perfect for any occasion - whether it's a weeknight dinner or a special celebration. So why not give them a try?
