Jumbo Lump Crab Latkes

• 2 large Idaho potatoes, grated
• 1 yellow onion, grated
• 8 ounces jumbo lump crabmeat
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup scallions, sliced on a bias

1. Combine the grated potatoes and onion together in a large bowl.
2. Add the egg, flour, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
3. Mix all ingredients together by hand.
4. Using a paper towel, gently press the mixture to remove excess moisture.
5. Fold crabmeat into the potatoes and mix gently by hand or with a spatula to incorporate.
6. By hand, form the potato mixture into patties approximately 4 inches long, 4 inches wide, and 1/4-inch thick.
7. Heat oil in a saute pan over medium heat.
8. Place the latkes in the hot pan.
9. Cook for approximately 4 minutes per side, or until the latkes are golden brown.
10. To finish, sprinkle hot latkes with a pinch of salt to taste.
11. Combine the sour cream and scallions in a small bowl and mix.
12. Place a teaspoon of the sour cream and scallion mixture over each latke.

potatoes, yellow onion, lump crabmeat, egg, vegetable oil, lemon zest, flour, salt, freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, scallions

Taken from www.foodrepublic.com/recipes/jumbo-lump-crab-latkes-recipe/ (may not work)