This is one of those recipes that is great for weekend entertaining as hors d'oeuvres or as a starter course for that special occasion dinner. Either way, you will have a definite hit on your hands if you offer your guests these delicate morsels.
Don't be intimidated if you have never made homemade mayonnaise before; it is easier than you think and is a beautiful complement to this dish.
Prepare your mayonnaise first.
In a blender or food processor combine until thick and pale in color
2 large or extra large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
A pinch cayenne pepper
Zest of 1 lime finely chopped
Add oil alternately with lime juice in three parts, adding the oil very slowly in a thin stream.
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of one lime.
This will produce a thick mayonnaise. Fold in two tablespoons chopped garlic chives.
For the Crab Cakes lightly toss together all the following ingredients:
One pound coarsely chopped (NOT MINCED) fresh or frozen crab meat
10 Ritz Crackers crushed into fine crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tbsp lime chive mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lime
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Form into cakes by hand to whatever size you prefer. (Small cakes make great hor’s d’oeuvres). Roll in additional Ritz cracker crumbs.
In a blender or food processor combine until thick and pale in color
2 large or extra large egg yolks
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon sugar
A pinch cayenne pepper
Zest of 1 lime finely chopped
Add oil alternately with lime juice in three parts, adding the oil very slowly in a thin stream.
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Juice of one lime.
This will produce a thick mayonnaise. Fold in two tablespoons chopped garlic chives.
For the Crab Cakes lightly toss together all the following ingredients:
One pound coarsely chopped (NOT MINCED) fresh or frozen crab meat
10 Ritz Crackers crushed into fine crumbs
2 eggs, lightly beaten
4 tbsp lime chive mayonnaise
Zest of 1 lime
2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Form into cakes by hand to whatever size you prefer. (Small cakes make great hor’s d’oeuvres). Roll in additional Ritz cracker crumbs.
Heat ½ inch canola oil over medium low flame in the bottom of a heavy skillet and fry until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels and serve with the homemade mayonnaise.
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