Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter

Name: Potato-Crab Cakes with Lime Butter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1 dozen (1/2 cup butter).
Cuisine: Comfort Food Appetizers, Comfort Food Recipes
Ingredients: 1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter); 1 large egg, beaten; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley; 1/2 teaspoon lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; 1 pound fresh crabmeat; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; Oil for deep-fat frying; LIME BUTTER:; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 4 teaspoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Very special, easy and absolutely delectable, these golden brown patties boast a citrusy lime butter topping—and loads of flavor. Emory Doty - Jasper, Georgia

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potatoes (with added milk and butter)
1 large egg, beaten
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 cup dry bread crumbs, divided
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon lime juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 pound fresh crabmeat
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Oil for deep-fat frying
LIME BUTTER:
1/2 cup butter, softened
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon grated lime zest

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, egg, 1 tablespoon bread crumbs, onion, parsley, lime juice, salt and pepper. Gently stir in the crab. Shape into 12 patties.
In a shallow bowl, combine flour and remaining bread crumbs. Coat patties with crumb mixture.
In an electric skillet, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°.
Fry crab cakes, a few at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Combine the butter, lime juice and zest. Serve with crab cakes.