CRAB CAKES

Serves 4

Wet mix

1 cup heavy cream 3 eggs, 2 yolks and 1 whole 1 tablespoon Dijon 2 teaspoons Old Bay ¼ teaspoon granulated garlic

Dry mix

2 slices white bread (no crust), cut into cubes 1 pound lump crab, drained ½ bunch cilantro, chopped fine ½ cup green onions

Cook heavy cream on medium high to reduce by half and let cool. Add remaining wet ingredients. Blend with dry mix, adding crab last.

Mango salsa

2 mangos, diced ¼ red onion, diced ¼ red pepper, diced ½ jalapeno, diced 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped ¼ cup oasis mango ¼ tablespoon cumin 2 teaspoon Cholula hot sauce Salt and pepper

Mix all ingredients well

Cooking and prep

Form crab mix into 4 patties and cook in oil-coated skillet for 2 minutes each side or until golden brown, then place in 350-degree oven for 6 to 8 minutes until internal temp is at least 145 degrees. Spoon desired amount of mango salsa over cakes. Enjoy.

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