Jacks Crabcakes Recipes

BEST EVER CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, mayonnaise, lemon juice, red pepper flakes, tarragon, and scallions. Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat. Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
• Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Form crab mixture into 4 patties. Place patties in skillet, and cook until golden brown, about 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

JACK FRY'S LOBSTER CRAB CAKES WITH CREAMY DIJON SAUCE

Steps:

• To make the cakes: In a large bowl, blend the egg whites, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, cracker meal and lemon juice.
• Fold in the crab meat and the lobster meat.
• Divide into 10 portions and flatten gently to form a cake.
• Coat each cake in the breadcrumbs.
• Pan sear the cakes in the butter for 2-3 min on each side.
• Do this in batches and drain on paper towels to get rid of any excess grease. If more butter is needed, add more.
• To make the sauce: Combine the shallot, wine and broth in a saucepan.
• Bring to a boil and reduce by half.
• Add the heavy cream and reduce by a third.
• Whisk in the mustard.
• To serve: Pool the sauce on a warm plate.
• Place 2 crab cakes on top. Garnish with lemon slice if desired.