Bloody Mary Crab Cakes

Serves: 3

Fatima Kris

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

59

Spice

56

Sweetness

54

Sourness

41

mins

Prep time (avg)

4.6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

3 tbsps

Unsalted Butter

3 tbsps

Mayonnaise

1 cup

Ketchup

Directions:

1

For the crab cakes: Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat with 1 teaspoon butter

2

Add the celery and scallion and cook until just translucent, about 3 minutes

3

Season with a pinch of salt and a little pepper

4

Cool slightly

5

Put vegetables in a large bowl along with 1/4 cup of the crushed crackers, the mayonnaise, horseradish and lemon zest

6

Mix everything together, season well with salt and pepper

7

Gently fold in the crabmeat taking care to keep some of the lumps intact

8

Divide the mixture into 4 (1/2-inch) patties

9

Put the remaining cracker crumbs in a shallow dish and coat the patties evenly with the crumbs, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow the crab cakes to set up

10

For the sauce: Whisk all the ingredients in a bowl, season with pepper and set aside

11

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat

12

Cook the crab cakes until golden brown and heated through, turning once, about 2 minutes per side

13

Serve crab cakes with the sauce garnished with more chopped celery and tender celery leaves, as desired