Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter

Total Time:Prep: 20 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

By Taste Of Home Editorial Team

Recipe by Emory Doty

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Updated on Oct. 02, 2022

Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping—and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia

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Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter

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Yield:1 dozen (1/2 cup butter)
Prep:20 min
Cook:5 min

Ingredients

  • 1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • lime butter:
    • 1/2 cup butter, softened
    • 4 teaspoons lime juice
    • 1 teaspoon grated lime zest
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Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties.
  2. In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture.
  3. In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°.
  4. Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.
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