New England Crab Cakes

Total Time: 30 mins
Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 egg, lightly beaten


• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise


• 1 tablespoon dijon mustard


• 1 tablespoon butter, melted


• 2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley


• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard


• 1/2 teaspoon old bay seasoning


• 1/2 teaspoon salt


• 1/4 teaspoon pepper


• 1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked


• 1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs


• 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)


• 1/4 cup tartar sauce (optional)

Recipe

• 1 stir together egg, mayo, dijon mustard, butter, parsley, dry mustard, old bay seasoning, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.


• 2 add crabmeat and stir to combine.


• 3 shape mixture into 8 patties.


• 4 roll patties in breadcrumbs and set aside until cooking.


• 5 heat oil about 1-inch deep in a large skillet or frypan, and fry several crab cakes at a time (being sure not to crowd), until they are light golden and crispy.


• 6 drain on paper toweling and keep warm while cooking the rest.


• 7 serve them hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.