Baltimore-Style Crab Cakes with Cajun Cream Sauce
serves 4
Ingredients
- 1/4 C white wine
- 2 T lemon juice
- 1/2 t Cajun seasoning
- 2 T butter, small pieces
- 2 T heavy cream
- 1 lb crab meat, drained
- 1/2 C mayonnaise
- 1 ea egg, beaten
- 1 T Dijon mustard
- 1 T Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 t hot sauce
- 20 ea Saltine crackers, crushed fine
Instructions
- Reduce the wine and lemon juice over medium high heat until mostly evaporated. Melt in the butter, whisk in the seasoning, remove from heat and whisk in the cream.
- Whisk together the mayonnaise, egg, mustard, Worcestershire sauce and hot sauce, then fold in the crab meat and Saltines. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Shape the mixture into patties, then fry in oil until done, about 3 minutes per side.
- Plate, dress with the sauce, and serve hot.
Adapted from: Food & Wine website