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Asian-Style Crab and Shrimp Cakes

Rating

Calories

715.0

Protein

32.0

Sodium

1952.0

Fat

38.0

This recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

1/4 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

1 tablespoon chopped peeled fresh ginger

2 teaspoons bottled Thai fish sauce (nam pla) or soy sauce

6 ounces canned crabmeat, drained, picked over, patted dry

3 ounces bay shrimp, chopped

1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread

1 1/2 tablespoons peanut oil

Blend first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Mix in crabmeat, shrimp and 1/2 cup breadcrumbs. Season with pepper. Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate. Drop 1/4 of crab mixture into breadcrumbs; turn to coat. Shape into 2 1/2-inch-diameter cake. Repeat coating and shaping with remaining crab mixture and crumbs, forming total of 4 cakes.
Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add cakes and sauté until crisp, about 5 minutes per side.