(Family Features) Fresh, flavorful ingredients take springtime meals to another level, and it’s hard to top seafood as a seasonal favorite. Skip the wait at restaurants and instead create your own savory seafood dishes by taking advantage of easy-to-make recipes.
These crispy crab cakes come together easily and are served with a zesty, homemade aioli that tastes just like you’re on the coast. If you’re new to making crab cakes, it’s simpler than it may seem – just cook rice beforehand so it can cool then mix in beaten eggs, seafood and seasonings. Refrigerating and resting the mixture helps it hold together before frying to a mouthwatering golden brown for a delicious appetizer, snack or side dish.
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Successful Crab and Rice Cakes
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4
Crab Cakes:
1 bag Success Brown Rice
2 eggs
1 pound lump crabmeat
2 tablespoons seafood seasoning
2 tablespoons olive oil
Aioli:
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, zest and juice only
lemon wedges (optional)
To make crab cakes: Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow to cool.
In medium bowl, beat eggs lightly. Stir in rice, crabmeat and seafood seasoning; mix well. Refrigerate 5 minutes. Shape mixture into eight patties.
In large, nonstick skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Working in batches, carefully place patties in skillet. Cook 5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Transfer to paper towel-lined plate.
To make aioli: Stir together mayonnaise, garlic, lemon zest and lemon juice.
Serve aioli with crab cakes and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired.
Source: Success Rice
