Shrimp And Crab Cakes With Wasabi Mayonnaise

Serves: 3

Halle Leffler

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

50

Spice

49

Sweetness

68

Sourness

57

mins

Prep time (avg)

5.7

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 large

Egg

1 tbsp

Soy Sauce

1

Lime

1 tbsp

Wasabi Powder

Directions:

1

Whisk the egg with the scallion whites, ginger, soy sauce and 3 tablespoons of the mayonnaise in a large bowl

2

Finley grate the zest and add it and the juice from 1/2 the lime to the mixture

3

(Cut the remaining 1/2 lime in wedges and reserve for serving

4

) Fold the crabmeat, shrimp, and 4 tablespoons of the panko into the mixture and season with pepper

5

Put some panko in a shallow bowl for breading

6

Divide the crab mixture evenly into 4 patties, about 3 inches in diameter

7

Coat each patty all over with the panko, transfer to a plate and refrigerate until set, about 30 minutes

8

Meanwhile, put the wasabi powder in a small bowl, stir in 2 tablespoons water and let stand for 5 minutes

9

Stir in 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

10

(This should be the consistency of heavy cream

11

) Set aside

12

Preheat the oven to 375 F

13

Heat the oil in a large oven-safe nonstick pan over medium-high heat

14

Add the crab cakes and cook until light brown and crisp, about 3 minutes per side

15

Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake the crab cakes until the internal temperature reaches 165 degrees F inside, 8 to 10 minutes

16

Drain on paper towels

17

Serve the crab cakes on a bed of sprouts if desired, top with the scallion greens, wasabi mayonnaise and lime wedges

18

From Food Network Kitchen: This recipe has been updated and may differ from what was originally published or broadcast