GINGER LIME CRAB CAKES

Crab cakes, oh crab cakes! Is there anything more delightful than sinking your teeth into a crispy, golden-brown patty of pure seafood bliss? We think not. But hold on to your taste buds, folks, because we're about to take this classic dish to a whole new level of flavor with a zesty twist: ginger lime crab cakes!

Servings     Prep Time     Cook Time     

      3            10mins           5mins 

 Ingredients:

400g crab meat Mud Crab
1/2 cup light mayonnaise
2 spring onions, minced
1 tablespoon diced fresh coriander
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 teaspoons minced fresh root ginger
1/4 teaspoon of Tabasco
salt and black pepper, to taste
2 eggs
90g dried breadcrumbs
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided

 Method:

In a large bowl, mix together crab, mayonnaise, spring onions, coriander, lime juice, ginger, Tabasco, salt and pepper. Shape into 12 cakes.

In a shallow dish, lightly whisk eggs. Place breadcrumbs in another shallow dish. Dip cakes into egg then press into breadcrumbs to coat on all sides.

In a large frying pan, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat. Cook crab cakes in oil adding remaining oil as needed, for 2 minutes per side or until golden.

 So there you have it, folks - ginger lime crab cakes, the zesty twist on a seafood classic that will have your taste buds doing a happy dance.