Miss Shirleys Asparagus Food

MISS SHIRLEY'S ASPARAGUS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Spread out the asparagus spears in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and shake the pan to evenly coat the spears. Season with salt and pepper.
• Broil until the spears are just tender, 4 minutes for thin and up to 10 minutes for thick asparagus.
• Add the lemon zest and toss to coat. Taste and adjust for seasoning with salt and pepper.

MISS SHIRLEY'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
• Now gently fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg mixture being careful not to break lumps thenshape into 12 slightly flattened balls, chilling them for at least an hour.
• Fry by pouring oil into the skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 370° and fry the crab cakes, a couple at a time, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain.
• To broil:.
• Place crab cakes under a preheated broiler, turning to cook evenly, until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve with soda crackers and tartar sauce.

MISS SHIRLEY'S EASTERN SHORE CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• In a medium-size bowl, thoroughly combine the eggs, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice crab seasoning, parsley, mayonnaise and mustards.
• Place the crabmeat in a large bowl gently fold in the breadcrumbs and the egg mixture so as not to break up the lumps. Shape into 12 slightly flattened balls and chill for at least 1 hour.
• To fry the crab cakes:
• Pour oil into the skillet to a depth of about 1 1/2 inches. Heat the oil to 370° and fry the crab cakes, a couple at a time, until golden brown, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove with a slotted spatula to paper towels to drain.
• To broil:
• Place crab cakes under a preheated broiler, turning to cook evenly, until nicely browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
• Serve with soda crackers and tartar sauce.