Chesapeake Crab Cakes Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 egg
1/2 cup of finely broken cracker crumb (use a high quality cracker with a delicate flavor for the best results)
3 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 tsp fresh ground pepper
2 tsp chesapeake old bay seasoning (such as old bay)
1 lb lump crabmeat
1 dash tabasco sauce (optional)

Directions:

Jumbo Lump Crabmeat should have very few pieces of shell, however you should pick through it carefully and remove any pieces you see (or feel). Handle the crabmeat gently as you do this. Place the crabmeat in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle the fine cracker crumbs over it tossing very gently until the crabmeat is covered evenly.
In a second bowl, beat the egg and add the mayonnaise, lemon juice, bay seasoning and ground pepper. Wisk these ingredients together until the mix is a bit frothy. Pour the mix over the crab meat and gently toss until well mixed. Form the crab cakes by hand taking care not to over handle or pack too tightly – the cakes should be as loose as possible while still holding their shape. (If the cakes are not holding their shape, you can add additional cracker crumbs, but try to add as little as possible). This mix will yield 4 large crab cakes or 6 slightly smaller ones (8 appetizer size).
Sauté the crab cakes in Extra Virgin Olive Oil until golden brown on both sides (8 to 10 minutes). You can also broil the crab cakes if you prefer, 4 to 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
Serve with lemon slices or tartar sauce and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	665.62 Kcal (2787 kJ)
Calories from fat	277.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	30.86g	47%
Cholesterol	90.53mg	30%
Sodium	460.61mg	19%
Potassium	50.7mg	1%
Total Carbs	40.97g	14%
Sugars	11.48g	46%
Dietary Fiber	2.1g	8%
Protein	51.79g	104%
Vitamin C	4.1mg	7%
Iron	1.7mg	9%
Calcium	20.5mg	2%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	194.71 Kcal (815 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.25 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.03g	47%
Cholesterol	26.48mg	30%
Sodium	134.74mg	19%
Potassium	14.83mg	1%
Total Carbs	11.98g	14%
Sugars	3.36g	46%
Dietary Fiber	0.61g	8%
Protein	15.15g	104%
Vitamin C	1.2mg	7%
Iron	0.5mg	9%
Calcium	6mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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