Polpette Di Granchio (Crab Cakes)
Executive Chef Marco Zuccala from Serafina Dream South Beach prepares the most delicious Crab Cakes ever that can be easily prepared at home.
INGREDIENTS
- 6 oz of Blue crab pulp already cleaned (found at most supermarkets, fish stores, and any gourmet store)
- 1 Stalk of celery minced fine
- 1 Teaspoon of chopped parsley
- 1 Teaspoon golden horseradish (spicy or not depending on preference)
- 1 Egg yolk
- 1 Tablespoon of Parmesan cheese
- Quarter of red bell pepper finely minced
- 1 Clove of garlic finely minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoon of breadcrumbs
PREPARATION
- Combine all the ingredients with the exception of 1-tablespoon of breadcrumbs (Note: make sure crab meat is left in chunks)
- Make 6 to 8 round mini patties divided equally in size, and sprinkle the remaining breadcrumbs on the patties
- Sear them in a tablespoon of olive oil in a hot skillet for about 40 seconds on each side
- Serve warm with a spring mix salad and mayo or blue cheese dipping sauce
having spent many summers along maryland’s shoreline, i’ll eat anything with crab in it… in fact, i’ll eat 2! 😉
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I am so in love with crab cakes and this recipe is easy to make at home.
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