Try this Baltimore-style crab cakes recipe featured in our recent article on Dishes That Define Culinary Destinations.
Ingredients
8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 egg, beaten
1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
2 tablespoons butter
Directions
Mix together the crushed saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl
Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.
Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with breadcrumbs.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.
(recipe courtesy allrecipes.com)
