NEW ENGLAND CRAB CAKES

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Makes a great appetizer or a light dinner (allow 2 per serving). Goes great with cole slaw and jalapeno hush puppies.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Crab

Time 30m

Yield 8 crab cakes

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over and flaked
1 1/2 cups soft breadcrumbs
1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)
1/4 cup tartar sauce (optional)

Steps:

  • Stir together egg, mayo, dijon mustard, butter, parsley, dry mustard, Old Bay seasoning, salt and pepper in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Add crabmeat and stir to combine.
  • Shape mixture into 8 patties.
  • Roll patties in breadcrumbs and set aside until cooking.
  • Heat oil about 1-inch deep in a large skillet or frypan, and fry several crab cakes at a time (being sure not to crowd), until they are light golden and crispy.
  • Drain on paper toweling and keep warm while cooking the rest.
  • Serve them hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.5, Fat 4.4, SaturatedFat 1.4, Cholesterol 74.2, Sodium 483.2, Carbohydrate 6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 14.3

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