Little Crab Cakes With Wasabi Mayonnaise

Submitted by jaynine

"This recipe originally came out of Redbook magazine, tweaked just slightly. Makes a great bite-size appetizer."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 30

ingredients

• For Wasabi Mayonnaise

• 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 teaspoons wasabi powder (or paste)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice

• For Crab Cakes

• 1 lb backfin lump crabmeat
• 1 1⁄4 cups fine fresh breadcrumbs (from 3 slices white bread)
• 1 large egg, slightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons snipped fresh chives
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 3 tablespoons canola oil

directions

1. Heat oven to 400. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or spray with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Mix together the 4 ingredients for the Wasabi Mayonnaise and set aside.
3. Combine crabmeat and breadcrumbs in a medium bowl.
4. In a small bowl, whisk egg, chives, 2 tbsp mayonnaise, mustard, Old Bay seasoning, and lemon zest until blended; add to crab mixture and stir.
5. Scoop mounds of crab mixture (about 1 1/2 tbsp) into small round cakes, about 1 1/2 inches wide.
6. Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Cook cakes 1 minute per side, or until lightly browned (working in batches).
7. Transfer cakes to a paper towel to blot up excess oil, then transfer to prepared baking sheet. Bake at 400 for 10 minutes, or until golden brown.
8. Top each crab cake with a small dollop of Wasabi Mayonnaise.

Reviews

[Hollie6001]

These were only okay. The Wasabi Mayonnaise was horrible. I used the wasabi powder - maybe the paste would have been better. The crab cakes had a good flavor without it. The level of taste was not worth the money that it took to buy the crabmeat. Next time I buy crabmeat - I want to taste the crab.

 

[Ms B.]

We were very happy with these little crab cakes, although I did forget to add the chives. I served them as a side with a tossed salad for a light, but rich and filling dinner.