Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce

Adapted from this recipe

~from Savoring Time in the Kitchen

1 pound fresh crabmeat (I used crab claws)

1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper

1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

2 tablespoons mayonnaise

1 tablespoon Dijon mustard

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Dash of Worcestershire sauce

2-3 cups fresh breadcrumbs from crustless French bread (I make my own in the food processor)

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Mix the first 9 ingredients in large bowl. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix in 1/4 cup of the breadcrumbs and the egg, blending lightly. Shape crab mixture into 6-8 patties. Place the remaining breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. Coat crab cakes lightly in breadcrumbs, one at a time, pressing crumbs onto the crab cakes.  At this point, they can be covered and refrigerated until time to saute them, up to 6 hours ahead of time.

When ready for the final preparation, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium heat. Add 3-4 crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining butter, oil and crab cakes.

Serve with remoulade sauce (recipe follows).

Remoulade Sauce

Adapted from Here

1 Large Rib Celery, cut into pieces

2 Green Onions, cut into pieces

1 Garlic Clove, cut into pieces

1 tablespoon Italian Parsley, chopped

2 tablespoon stone-ground with horseradish

1 tablespoon paprika

1/4 cup white wine vinegar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

1 rounded teaspoon prepared Horseradish

1 tsp Tabasco

2 tablespoons ketchup

1/4 teaspoon Cayenne

Salt & Pepper to taste

1 oz. Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1/4 Cup Vegetable Oil

Combine the first set of ingredients (excluding oils)  in a food processor and process until smooth. With the motor running, slowly add the oils. The sauce should be fairly thick. Adjust the seasonings, if necessary.  This is best made a day ahead if time allows.