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New England Crab Cakes

Here's how you make New England Crab Cakes
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  • Servings: 8
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 15m
  • The following recipe serves 8 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon mustard, Dijon
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon mustard, dry
  • 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 pound crabmeat (lump, picked over and flaked)
  • 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs, soft
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
  • 1/4 cup tartar sauce (optional)
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Stir together egg, mayo, dijon mustard, butter, parsley, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.

  • Step 2: Add crabmeat and stir to combine.

  • Step 3: Shape mixture into 8 patties.

  • Step 4: Roll patties in breadcrumbs and set aside until cooking.

  • Step 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.

  • Step 6: Drain on paper toweling and keep warm while cooking the rest.

  • Step 7: Serve them hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.


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