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Ingredients
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Crab Cakes
Spicy Tartar Sauce
BLT Components
Method
Crab Cakes Preparation
- 1
Mix Ingredients
In a large bowl, combine the fresh crab meat, bread crumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, chopped green onions, the egg, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Mix gently until well combined.
- 2
Form Patties
Shape the crab mixture into patties, roughly 1/2 inch thick. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- 3
Chill Patties
Refrigerate the patties for at least 30 minutes to help them hold together while cooking.
- 4
Cook Crab Cakes
Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
Spicy Tartar Sauce Preparation
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, chopped capers, diced pickles, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine.
BLT Assembly
- 6
Cook Bacon
In a skillet, cook the bacon strips until crispy. Drain on paper towels.
- 7
Toast Buns
Lightly toast the burger buns in the same skillet until golden.
- 8
Assemble Sandwich
On the bottom half of each bun, place a crab cake, followed by crispy bacon, a leaf of lettuce, and a slice of tomato. Spread a generous amount of spicy tartar sauce on the top half of the bun and place it on top to complete the sandwich.
