FRY'S CAKES RECIPES

Steps:

• Oil temperature should be at 375 degrees F.
• Add baking soda to the buttermilk. Let set while preparing the next steps.
• In a large bowl mix the sugar, crisco and egg.
• Add the baking powder, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the flour in small bowl.
• Mix flour mixture and buttermilk alternately into egg mixture until mixture holds together. Add a little more flour if needed.
• Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until it springs back when pushed inches.
• Roll out, cut with a doughnut cutter.
• Drop in hot crisco, which has been heated to 375 F for about 3 minutes.
• Turn the doughnuts after they come to the surface of grease (about 1 1/2 minutes) and cook other side (about 1 1/2 minutes).
• Drain on paper towels.

Steps:

• In a large bowl, blend the egg whites, mayonnaise, Old Bay seasoning, cayenne, cracker meal and lemon juice.
• Fold in crab and lobster meat.
• Divide into 10 portions, flatten gently and form into cake.
• Coat in the breadcrumbs.
• Pan-sear in margarine for 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
• Combine shallot, wine, and broth.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce by half.
• Add the heavy cream.
• Reduce by a third.
• Whisk in the mustard.
• To serve, pool the sauce on a warm plate.
• Place 2 crab cakes on top.
• Garnish with lemon and mixed greens.