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Crab Cakes with Lime and Cilantro Recipe

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This tasty seafood favorite is given a sprightly burst of flavor with a garnish of lime and cilantro.

Crab Cakes with Lime and Cilantro Recipe (+)

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.

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

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