Ingredients

  • Roasted Garlic
  • 1 head garlic
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
  • Rosemary or thyme
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 head garlic-smashed into a paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs
  • 8 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over
  • 1/3 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Break apart the head of garlic into separate cloves.
  • Toss the unpeeled cloves with the olive oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  • Throw in rosemary or thyme.
  • Place the cloves in a pan and roast until soft, 20 to 25 minutes, covered.
  • To eat: squeeze the garlic from its skin and serve by itself or with French bread.
  • In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, garlic and lemon juice.
  • Mayonnaise may be made 3 days ahead and chilled, covered.
  • Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Whisk egg and 2 tablespoons water in small bowl.
  • Stir 2 tablespoons egg mixture into crab mixture (mixture will be dry).
  • Discard remaining egg mixture.
  • Form crab mixture into 4( 1/2 to 3-inch ) round patties, using about 1/2 cupful for each.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add crab cakes and saute until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to plates.