Crab/Shrimp Cakes
Source of Recipe
Copykat.com
Recipe Introduction
Crab and Shrimp Cakes (with a side of avacado butter)
List of Ingredients
CRAB/SHRIMP CAKES WITH AVOCADO BUTTER
1lb. crab meat, picked
3/4 lb. unshelled shrimp
1 egg
freshly ground pepper
1 tbl. dijon mustard
3/4 cup heavy cream
1 tsp. worchestershire sauce
red pepper flakes
crumbs from 4 slices bread(2 cups)
oil for cooking.
AVOCADO BUTTER
1 avocado, skin and pit removed
3 1/2 tsp. lime juice
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shell/devein shrimp. place shrimp/crab in food processor with egg, cream and pepper. puree to smooth mousse. place puree in large mixing bowl and add remaining ingredients. fold ingredients gently until blended. shape mixture into 10/12 cakes, place on plastic wrap and refrigerate(at least 1 hr.) heat 1-3 tbs. oil in skillet and saute' cakes several at a time until golden brown.(about 3-4 min. on each side) remove to platter and keep warm . serve with avocado butter.
AVOCADO BUTTER
1 avocado, skin and pit removed
3 1/2 tsp. lime juice
place avacado and lime juice in blender and blend until the texture of butter. serve in dollops with crab/shrimp cakes.
*note: this recipe can be made several hours ahead. it will retain its green color because of the lime juice.
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