chesapeake bay crab cakes

How To Make chesapeake bay crab cakes

• 1

  Using an electric blender or wire whisk, beat together mustard, lemon juice and egg until thoroughly combined.
• 2

  While beating vigorously, gradually pour 4 tablespoons of olive oil into the egg mixture in a thin stream.
• 3

  When smooth and creamy, stir in salt and pepper.
• 4

  Gently fold in crabmeat, then bread crumbs and cayenne pepper.
• 5

  Shape into 8 patties, each about a half-inch thick.
• 6

  They will want to fall apart, but that\'s the idea of a good crab cake.
• 7

  You want only enough non-crab stuff to just barely bind them.
• 8

  Melt butter together with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in skillet over medium heat.
• 9

  When butter sizzles (but before it burns!) gently ease the crab cakes into the skillet to cook.
• 10

  When well browned (2 to 3 minutes), gently turn and cook other side. Drain on paper towels.
• 11

  Serve immediately with parsley, lemon and tartar sauce, if desired.
• 12

  Makes 4 main-course servings, 8 appetizers.
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