Prosciutto Crab Cakes With Red Pepper Mayonnaise Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time5 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
CourseSpeciality
Main Ingredient

Ingredients

 Crabmeat1 pound, drained
 Prosciutto1/2 Cup (16 tbs), finely chopped
 Breadcrumbs1/2 Cup (16 tbs)
 1 large egg, lightly beaten
 Onion2 Tablespoon, grated
 2 teaspoons white wine Worcestershire sauce
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Butter/Margarine2 Tablespoon, melted
 Vegetable oil2 Tablespoon
 Red Pepper Mayonnaise

Directions

Combine crabmeat, prosciutto, and breadcrumbs in a bowl.
Toss gently.
Stir together egg and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl.
Gently fold egg mixture into crabmeat.
Cover and chill at least 1/2 hour.
Shape mixture into 12 patties, using a scant 1/4 cupful for each.
Place patties on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; cover and chill at least 1 hour.
Cook 6 patties in 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 5 to 6 minutes on each side or until browned.
Remove from skillet; set aside, and keep warm.
Repeat procedure with remaining patties, butter, and oil.
Serve warm with Red Pepper Mayonnaise.
Garnish, if desired.
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