Jan 07 2009
Crab Cakes
So today, I’m thinking of crab cakes. We got this booklet in the mail from Food & Wine magazine with their best recipes ever. One of the recipes was Mrs. Duvall’s Crab Cakes. Mrs. Duvall just happens to be the mother of actor Robert Duvall. She was very famous for her crab cakes.
I did a search of crab cakes and found that everyone has their own tricks and secrets to what makes their crab cakes better than the rest. For some, it’s the seasoning and for others it’s a sauce.
I made crab cakes 1 time in my life, just a few years ago. I bought a huge can of crab meat (from a reputable crab company). I used just enough bread crumbs and other ingredients to hold the meat together.
I made a spicy sauce to go with them. They actually turned out pretty good but as with most things that are pan fried, the last few were darker and less cooked than the first ones.
When we go out to eat, if there is a crab cake sandwich on the menu, I usually get it, as long as it’s not too over priced. Some places can really overcharge for a crab cake sandwich. I like it better than a hamburger because it’s lighter and you get a little crunch.
Maybe I’ll have to make them again soon.
