Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cups fresh breadcrumbs, toasted
  • 1/4 cup minced shallots
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon rind
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh tarragon
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 1 pound lump crabmeat, shell pieces removed
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil

Method

  • Combine all ingredients except olive oil in a bowl. Toss gently. Divide crab mixture into 6 equal portions (about 2/3 cup each), shaping each into a 1/2-inch-thick patty
  • Heat a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add 3 crab cakes to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and heated through. Remove crab cakes from pan; keep warm. Repeat procedure with remaining 3 crab cakes.