crab cakes — Les Petites Gourmettes

crab cakes — Les Petites Gourmettes

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Light and delicious crab cakes with whipped egg white, served with Meyer lemon aïoli and herbed greens. Perfect for special occasions or a simple meal.

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Ingredients

  • 3 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1/3 teaspoon salt
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon whole-grain Dijon mustard
  • 2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon zest
  • 1 large egg, separated
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche, Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1 cup (packed) cooked lump crabmeat, picked over
  • 4 tablespoons minced fresh chives, divided
  • 1 small shallot, peeled and finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh Italian parsley
  • 1 1/3 cups panko bread crumbs, divided
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 2 cups (packed) mixed greens
  • 1/2 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves, big leaves torn
  • 1/3 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves

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