chesapeake bay crab cakes

How To Make chesapeake bay crab cakes

• Step 1
  Using an electric blender or wire whisk, beat together mustard, lemon juice and egg until thoroughly combined.
• Step 2
  While beating vigorously, gradually pour 4 tablespoons of olive oil into the egg mixture in a thin stream.
• Step 3
  When smooth and creamy, stir in salt and pepper.
• Step 4
  Gently fold in crabmeat, then bread crumbs and cayenne pepper.
• Step 5
  Shape into 8 patties, each about a half-inch thick.
• Step 6
  They will want to fall apart, but that\'s the idea of a good crab cake.
• Step 7
  You want only enough non-crab stuff to just barely bind them.
• Step 8
  Melt butter together with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• Step 9
  When butter sizzles (but before it burns!) gently ease the crab cakes into the skillet to cook.
• Step 10
  When well browned (2 to 3 minutes), gently turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels.
• Step 11
  Serve immediately with parsley, lemon and tartar sauce, if desired.
• Step 12
  Makes 4 main-course servings, 8 appetizers.
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