crab cakes
Ingredients
1 Tbsp mayonnaise
2 Tbsp minced green onions
1 large egg yolk
1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp minced fresh dill
2 tsp minced fresh tarragon
2 tsp minced fresh cilantro
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 tsp finely grated lemon peel
Freshly ground black pepper
8 ounces lump crabmeat
1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), divided
Directions
Whisk first 10 ingredients in large bowl. Mix in crabmeat and 1/2 cup panko, breaking up crabmeat slightly. Let stand 10 minutes.
Place remaining ½ cup panko on rimmed plate. Form crab mixture into four patties. Press both sides of patties into panko. Transfer patties to a flat plate or waxed-paper-lined baking sheet. Cover and chill at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillets over medium-high heat. Carefully add crab cakes to skillets and cook until golden on both sides.
Serves 2
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