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Chef John's Crispy Crab Cakes

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
85 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner
Chef John's Crispy Crab Cakes
Ingredients
  • 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
1
Combine crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, beaten egg, cayenne pepper, and salt in a large bowl. Incorporate crabmeat into the mixture, ensuring it remains chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to meld.
2
Prepare a shallow dish by sprinkling bread crumbs onto it. Form the chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat each patty completely with bread crumbs to create a crunchy exterior.
3
Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crab cakes and cook until they turn golden brown, flipping them every 4 minutes to achieve even browning.