Crites Family Stuff

Description

I found this one on my favorite cooking show "Good Eats".

Ingredients for 4 servings

• 3 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1 green onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 3 tbsp heavy cream
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• .5 tsp minced fresh parsley
• Dash cayenne pepper or hot sauce
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• .5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 lb crab meat

Dill Sauce:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 1 minced garlic clove
• .25 cup buttermilk
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 tsp lemon juice

Steps

1. Melt 1 tbsp butter in heavy skillet over medium heat. Saute pepper, onion and garlic for 3 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, combine cream, mustard, egg, parsley, cayenne, and 1/2 cup bread crumbs. Mix well. Gently fold in crab meat. Form 8 patties.
3. Mix 1/2 cup bread crumbs with cheese. Pat topping on both sides of patties. Refrigerate for 2 hours to set.
4. Combine oil and remaining butter in skillet. Cook 3 minutes on each side or bake at 400F for 7-10 minutes.
5. Enjoy with dill sauce!
6. Make the sauce by mixing together the mayonnaise, dill, lemon zest, garlic, buttermilk, parsley and lemon juice. Mix until blended.

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