The Party Starts in the Kitchen

With the holidays fast approaching I’m brainstorming tasty appetizers to win over the stomachs of my family at upcoming holiday parties. Tonight I prepared tasty Crab Cakes and had my roommates (parents) be the guinea pig. 

Ingredients: 

1/4 cup mayonnaise, 1 large egg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon ground garlic, 1/2 cup red peppers, 1/2 cup corn, 2 (06oz.) canned crab meat (drained), 1 cup dry white bread crumbs (unseasoned), 1 tablespoon of water (optional),  1 tablespoon of olive oil

Directions: 

In a bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, egg, cumin, garlic, crab, corn, red peppers, crab meat, bread crumbs and water. Cover and refrigerate for 30-45 minutes. Divide the crab mixture into 18 equal portions for hors d’oeuvres. Form each portion into a 3/4-inch-thick cake. 

Then preheat your pan on high with a light coast of olive oil. Cook 10-15 minute turning every 3-4 minutes until golden brown. The inside should be moist. Ready to serve immediately! 

Spicy Remoulade: Combine all ingredients and chill. 

1 cup mayonnaise, 4 teaspoons finely chopped green onions, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon of dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin.