Ambrosia Crab Cakes Recipes

MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a small bowl whisk together mayonnaise, dijon, Worcestershire, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon juice, egg and parsley.
• Add the crab meat and panko. Gently fold them in. Be careful not to break up the crab, you want full pieces of crab in each bite.
• Scoop about 1/2 cup of mixture into rounds on a parchment lined baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let them set.
• Lightly coat a skillet with oil and heat over medium high heat. Add crab cakes and cook 2 - 3 minutes per side or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve hot.

AMBROSIA CAKE

Steps:

• CAKE: In a large mixing bowl, blend on low speed for 30 seconds: cake mix, oil, mandarin oranges and eggs.
• Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes.
• Pour into greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes.
• TOPPING: Combine pineapple and pudding mix.
• Let stand for 5 minutes.
• Add Cool Whip.
• Mix well by hand.
• Frost cake when cool.
• Refrigerate.

AMBROSIA - CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Try not to break lumps but make sure there are no shell fragments.
• Combine egg, mustard, mayo, chives, red pepper, Old Bay in bowl and mix well Place crab meat in separate bowl adding bread crumbs and then mayo mixture, toss gently, be careful not to overmix.
• Let flavors blend 1/2 hour in the refrigerator.
• Portion and form to a patty shape 1/2 to 1" thick.
• Cover with plastic and chill until ready to cook.
• Saute in very hot pan with whole butter, when first side is browned, turn over and put in 350 degree oven for five minutes.
• Take out and put on paper towel to absorb excess butter.
• Enjoy with the Louis sauce or your favorite seafood sauce and lemon wedges.
• Another sauce that is great is a hollandaise with roasted red peppers blended altogether- it's a beautiful color and an excellent taste drizzled or served on the side.