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| Blue Crab Cakes with Basil Aļoli |
| For the Basil Aļoli:
Ingredients 1 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons wasabi mayonnaise 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice freshly ground black pepper Method Combine ingredients in a bow bowl. Cover and chill. For the Blue Crab Cakes : Ingredients 1 cup Italian-seasoned breadcrumbs 1 large egg 1/4 cup mayonnaise 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon paprika 1 pound lump crab meat, picked over for cartilage and shells and drained 1/4 cup butter, divided Method Combine breadcrumbs and the next seven ingredients in a large bowl. Fold in crab. Shape into 6 [3-inch] cakes. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add half of the crab cakes and sauté 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat with remaining butter and crab cakes. Serve with Basil Aļoli. |
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