Crab Cakes with Lime and Cilantro
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
- 1 pound crab meat, squeeze out any excess liquid
- 1/2 cup bread crumbs, divided
- 3 eggs
- 1 tablespoon light mayonnaise
- 3/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, minced
- 1 tablespoon (to 2 tablespoons) vegetable oil
- garnish: cilantro sprigs
- garnish: lime wedges 
 
This tasty seafood favorite is given a sprightly burst of flavor with a garnish of lime and cilantro.

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Directions
  • In a large bowl, combine crab meat, 1/4 cup bread crumbs, 1 slightly beaten egg, mayonnaise,
    Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper and 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro. Form mixture into patties.
  • Beat 2 eggs. Place eggs in a shallow pan or plate. Pour 1/4 cup of bread crumbs onto a
    plate. Dip each patty into beaten egg, covering both sides, and then cover with bread crumbs.
  • Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of oil to a large skillet. Over medium high heat, cook patties
    for approximately 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Serve hot.
  • Garnish with fresh lime wedges
    and cilantro sprigs.


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