THE WALSH FAMILY DINER

If you have something that you would like to contribute...please send it in! I'm really hoping that Ardella will send in how to make the best mashed potatoes and noodles in the world. But since Grandma Norma always conveniently "left out" part of the recipe, I don't know if Ardella's gonna give it up!

Recipe for JUNE 2007

Cap'n Crunch Crab Cakes

1 pound lump crab meat (I use 3-4 cans crabmeat)
3/4 cup mayonnaise (I always use one cup, plus 2 tbs of the Thai sauce, plus 2 tbs of the lime juice and 2 tsp of the grated lime peel)
1 tablespoon Thai chili-garlic sauce (I use Thai Chili Sauce, never used the garlic.)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (I NEVER use this much cilantro! It's very strong! I use about 3/4 cup)
1/3 cup chopped red onion
1 egg lightly beaten
3 cups panko flakes (Japanese- style bread crumbs) (also I have found you have a lot left over. You can get away with using only two cups)
2 cups crushed Cap'n Crunch (about 3 1/2 cups uncrushed)
Vegetable oil for frying (I use olive oil)

In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise, chili-garlic sauce, lime juice and lime peel. In a large bowl, combine the crab meat, cilantro and onion. Stir in one third cup of the mayonnaise mixture and the egg. Reserve the remaining mayonnaise mixture for garnish. In a third bowl, combine the panko flakes and Cap'n Crunch. Stir 1 1/2 cups into the crab mixture. Form into 1/2 inch thick cakes, using half cup mixtures for each. Dredge the cakes in the remaining Cap'n Crunch mixture. Arrange in a single layer on a tray or baking sheet. Chill at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium high heat. Working in batches, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 4 - 5 minutes per side, adding more oil as needed. Serve hot, topped with a dollop of the remaining mayonnaise mixture.

This stuff kicks hiney! It's awesome but takes a long time to prepare!! Be sure you have time. It's worth the time it takes! I make with shrimp scampi or shrimp cocktail and either garlic mashed potatoes or Yellow Squash and Zucchini.