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Chef John's Crab Cakes
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 8 Minutes
Ready In: 23 Minutes
Servings: 4
These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!
Ingredients:
8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®)
1/4 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons butter
Directions:
1. Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.
2. Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
3. Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
4. Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.
5. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
By RecipeOfHealth.com