Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Prep Time: 0 Minutes

Cook Time: 0 Minutes

Ready In: 0 Minutes

Servings: 4

This recipe comes from my catering partner Jimmy. This is a highly requested recipe and one he doesn't mind sharing with everyone. Enjoy

Ingredients:

1 teaspoon sharp prepared mustard

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

6 tablespoons olive oil divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound lump crabmeat picked clean

1/2 cup dry unflavored breadcrumbs

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

4 tablespoons butter

Directions:

1. Using electric blender beat together mustard, lemon juice and egg until thoroughly combined.
2. While beating vigorously gradually pour 4 tablespoons olive olive oil into mixture in thin stream.
3. When smooth and creamy stir in salt and pepper.
4. Gently fold in crabmeat then breadcrumbs and cayenne pepper.
5. Shape into 8 patties each about 1/2 thick.
6. Melt butter together with 2 tablespoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
7. When butter sizzles but before it burns gently ease crab cakes into the skillet to cook.
8. When well browned gently turn and cook other side.
9. Drain on paper towels then serve immediately.

By RecipeOfHealth.com