Crab Cakes Recipe
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Ingredients
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Crab Cake Mixture
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Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Crab Cake Mixture
In a large bowl, gently combine the fresh lump crab meat, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, chopped green onion, Old Bay seasoning, salt, black pepper, and beaten egg. Be careful not to break up the crab meat too much.
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Add Bread Crumbs
Gradually fold in the bread crumbs into the crab mixture until fully incorporated. The mixture should be moist but able to hold its shape.
- 3
Chill the Mixture
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate the crab cake mixture for at least 30 minutes to help it firm up.
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- 4
Form the Cakes
After chilling, take the crab mixture out of the refrigerator and form it into patties, about 2-3 inches in diameter. You should have about 8-10 patties.
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Cook the Crab Cakes
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the crab cakes to the skillet in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
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