This recipe was in this month's Eating Well and we thought it was excellent. I've been looking for something to make for my Bunko group this month and when I came across this recipe I thought it might just fit the bill! Since I wanted to test it out first, I made it the other night for DH and me. Will definitely make again.
I thought this month's (August 2012) Eating Well was one of the best I have read in a long time! A number of recipes I want to try. One of the articles Is "10 Tastiest Recipes of the Last 10 Years." Best appetizer, salad, etc. They also list th 9 runners up which can be found on their website. I picked on of these for the dessert I'll serve with the crabcakes - Frozen Pineapple Upside-Down Cake. Doesn't that sound perfect for a July dessert?
Maryland Corn & Crab Cakes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/corn_crab_cakes.html
From EatingWell: July/August 2012
This corn and crab cakes recipe tastes like summer by the shore. The tomato and corn salad that accompanies them is a lively addition.
4 servings, 2 crab cakes & about 1 cup salad each | Active Time: 1 hour | Total Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
Crab Cakes
1 cup corn kernels (see Tip)
1 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs, preferably whole-wheat, divided
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh dill or 1 teaspoon dried
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
1 pound pasteurized crabmeat, drained if necessary, picked over
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided, for cooking
Corn Salad
2 1/2 cups corn kernels
2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes
1/2 cup diced red onion
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
2 teaspoons white balsamic or white-wine vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
4 lemon wedges for serving
Preparation
To prepare crab cakes: Combine 1 cup corn, 1/2 cup breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, bell pepper, parsley, mustard, egg, lemon juice, dill, hot sauce and Old Bay seasoning in a large bowl. Gently mix in crabmeat. Pack a 1/2-cup measuring cup with the crab cake mixture and unmold into your hand. Pack the mixture into a ball, then gently pat into a 3-inch cake about 1 inch thick. Repeat with the remaining crab mixture, forming 8 crab cakes total.
Place the remaining 1/2 cup breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Gently dredge both sides of each crab cake in the breadcrumbs; transfer to a large plate. (Discard any remaining breadcrumbs.) Refrigerate.
To prepare corn salad: Combine 2 1/2 cups corn, tomatoes, red onion, 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
To cook crab cakes: Place a large baking sheet in the oven; preheat to 250°F.
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add 4 crab cakes; cook until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes per side. Transfer to the baking sheet. Reduce the heat under the pan to medium-low and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Cook the remaining crab cakes until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes per side. Serve with the salad and lemon wedges.
Nutrition
Per serving : 439 Calories; 17 g Fat; 3 g Sat; 10 g Mono; 182 mg Cholesterol; 46 g Carbohydrates; 32 g Protein; 6 g Fiber; 895 mg Sodium; 695 mg Potassium
3 Carbohydrate Serving
Exchanges: 2 1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 3 lean meat, 2 fat
Tips & Notes
Make Ahead Tip: Prepare through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 4 hours.
How to Remove Corn Kernels: Stand an ear on its stem end and slice the kernels off with a sharp knife. To extract the corn “milk” and get more flavor for sauces, soups or puddings, add another step to the process: After cutting the kernels off, press the dull side of the knife down the length of the ear to push out the rest of the corn and its milk. Yield: You’ll get about 1 cup fresh kernels from one large ear of corn.
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