MARYLAND CRAB CAKES

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I found this recipe in Cook's Country. It's delicious! Nice and crabby with a little kick. I made these appetizer size for Memorial Day and got 16 little cakes from this recipe. Deelish and easy!

Provided by Yia Yia

Categories     Crab

Time 1h27m

Yield 4 cakes, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

14 saltine crackers
1 lb lump crabmeat
3 scallions, minced
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 large egg yolk
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons hot sauce
1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1 lemon, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Process crackers in food processor until finely ground.
  • Dry crabmeat well with paper towels.
  • Using rubber spatula, gently combine crabmeat, 1/4 c cracker crumbs, scallions, melted butter, mayonnaise, egg yolk, mustard hot sauce and Old Bay in a large bowl.
  • Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into tight, mounded cakes. Press top of each cake in remaining crumbs.
  • Transfer crumb side down to a large plate and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
  • Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Grease an 8" square area in center of rimmed baking sheet with softened butter.
  • Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet, crumb side down. Broil until crab cakes are golden brown, 12-15 minutes.
  • Serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Fat 15, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 163.3, Sodium 702.9, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 2, Sugar 0.9, Protein 27.8

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