Potato Crab Cakes With Lime Butter Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided1 tablespoon finely chopped onion1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/2 teaspoon lime juice1/8 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon pepper1 pound fresh crabmeat1/4 cup all-purpose flourOil for deep-fat fryingLIME BUTTER:1/2 cup butter, softened4 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties.

In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture.

In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°.

Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.