It is almost crunch time for the Christmas holiday. Hopefully, the presents are all bought so you can turn your attention to the meal. A chef has an easy appetizer to get the party started. Time to grab a Bite With Belkys.

The Chef: Kyle Kingrey
The Restaurant: Rusty Pelican, Miami
The Dish: Jumbo Lump Crab Cake

Ingredients:
6oz Crab Meat
2oz Diced Bell Pepper
2oz Mayo
1 Tbsp Old Bay Seasoning
½ Tbsp Lemon Juice
1 tsp Whole Grain Mustard
Panko Bread Crumbs
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Remoulade:
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon mustard
1 teaspoon hot sauce
½ teaspoon paprika
2 garlic cloves, grated
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
Pinch of cayenne

Method of Preparation:

  • In a mixing bowl, mix everything but the panko until well combined. Season as needed.
  • Form two 4oz balls.
  • Flatten the two balls until they look like hockey pucks. Approximately ¾ inch thick.
  • Place a layer of panko on the top and bottom of the crab mix and gently press the panko into the mix.
  • Place the crab cakes in the refrigerator unwrapped for an hour or two to firm up.
  • Once the crab cakes have firmed up a little, the crab cakes are ready to be cooked.
  • In a nonstick pan, heat up 2oz of oil on medium heat.
  • Place crab cake into the pan and cook each side for about 2 minutes or until golden brown.

For the remoulade: Mix ingredients together well. Refrigerate before serving.

Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne, FL 33149
www.therustypelican.com
(305) 361-3818

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