Recipe courtesy of Nancy Thompson
Recipe courtesy of Nancy Thompson
Watch how to make this recipe.
Blushing Maine Lobster Cakes
- Level: Easy
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
- Level: Easy
- Total: 50 min
- Prep: 20 min
- Cook: 30 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Olive oil
2 eggs
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
2 tablespoons diced pimentos
2 tablespoons finely chopped chives
1 pound lobster meat, cooked and chopped
1/2 cup crushed butter crackers, plus 1/2 cup
Rosey Sauce, recipe follows
Rosey Sauce:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 teaspoons ketchup
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
Directions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
- Oil a cookie sheet with olive oil. In a medium bowl, lightly beat eggs with a wire whisk. Whisk in the ketchup, mayonnaise, butter, seasoned salt, and paprika. Stir in the pimentos and chives. Add lobster meat and 1/2 cup of the crushed butter crackers. Stir gently to combine. Form the mixture into 8 cakes, using a 1/3-cup measure for each. Dredge both sides of the cakes in the remaining 1/2 cup of cracker crumbs and place on oiled cookie sheet. Flatten slightly to make a 3-inch cake. Bake for 8 minutes, carefully turn each cake, and continue baking for another 8 minutes.
- Drizzle Rosey Sauce over cakes or serve on the side.
Rosey Sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
