Delicious crab cakes that are so easy to make, they can even be served on a weeknight. Serve them with the avocado and corn relish and you have a special meal that won't seem like it is a weeknight!
Crab cakes:
1 lb. jumbo lump crab, fresh is best but canned works too
2 red peppers, diced small
5 green onions, thinly sliced
1/3 c. mayonnaise
1 c. Panko breadcrumbs
1/4 t. granulated garlic
1 T. Old Bay seasoning
2 eggs
1 t. Tabasco sauce
1/4 t. salt
Relish:
1 ear of corn, cut from the cob
1 avocado, diced
1 T. lemon juice
2 T. olive oil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
Crab cakes:
Preheat broiler.
Combine all ingredients. Form the crab cakes to desired size. Brush a sheet pan with olive oil, then broil the crab cakes on rack about 4 inches from heat until golden brown on both sides.
To make the relish:
Mix together the corn, avocado, lemon juice and olive oil. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
To assemble:
Serve crab cakes with the relish.
Makes about 4