Crushed Pretzel Crab Cakes
Description
These quick and easy pan-fried crab cakes are made light and fluffy and with added texture from crushed pretzels.
Ingredients
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6 tablespoons butter, divided
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1/2 small onion, chopped
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1/4 cup crushed pretzels
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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1 (6 ounce) can crabmeat
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1 jumbo egg
Directions
1
Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in the hot butter until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Set aside.
2
Mix crushed pretzels, garlic powder, paprika, and pepper together in a bowl. Add crabmeat and egg, followed by onion. Mix together and form into small, palm-size patties.
3
Melt remaining butter in a pan over medium-high heat. Cook the patties until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side. Serve.