Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

Ingredients

Directions

Using an electric blender or wire whisk, beat together mustard, lemon juice and egg until thoroughly combined. While beating vigorously, gradually pour 4 tbs. of olive oil into the egg mixture in a thin stream. When smooth and creamy, stir in salt and pepper.

Gently fold in crabmeat, then bread crumbs and cayenne pepper. Shape into 8 patties, each about a half-inch thick. They will want to fall apart, but that's the idea of a good crab cake. You want only enough non-crab stuff to just barely bind them.

Melt butter together with remaining 2 tbs. of olive oil in skillet over medium heat. When butter sizzles (but before it burns!) gently ease the crab cakes into the skillet to cook. When well browned (2 to 3 minutes), gently turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with parsley, lemon, tartar, if desired.

Makes 4 main-course servings, 8 appetizers.

Reviews

I had to add more olive oil to the mustard, lemon juice and egg to get any kind of mayo. I used herbed bread crumbs. Net results were extremely wonderful crab cakes -- the kind I remember eating in Baltimore on my many visits. I give it *****! Mickey M. Greenfield over 6 years ago

Nutrition Facts

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.