Crab Chop A La Charles Recipe
Chuck’s creation is not a crab cake, but it is a three decade long institution in Augusta. The delicate crab meat is woven into a blonde roux, dusted with bread crumbs and sautéed, cajun-style.
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Ingredients
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Crab Chop Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
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Combine Ingredients
Remove the saucepan from heat. Gently fold in the crab meat, minced garlic, Cajun seasoning, and Tabasco sauce. Allow the mixture to cool slightly before adding the beaten eggs. Mix until well combined.
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Shape and Coat
Shape the mixture into patties or chops, about 2 inches thick. Roll each chop in bread crumbs until fully coated.
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Sauté the Chops
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the crab chops and sauté until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
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Serve
Remove the chops from the skillet and place on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot as an appetizer or main dish.
