Cream Crab Cakes

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INGREDIENTS

1 egg
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon salt
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 pound lump crabmeat
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon corn oil

Whisk egg, cream, salt, and pepper in a medium-size bowl. Add crabmeat, sprinkle with flour, and mix lightly but well.

Heat butter and oil in a large, heavy skillet until just sizzling. Drop tablespoonfuls of crabmeat into the skillet and fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side until cakes are golden brown. Remove crab cakes from skillet and drain on paper towels. Serve immediately.