chef john's crab cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 8 mins Ready Time: 1 hr 23 mins


• mix 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 bread crumbs.
• melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.