"A perfect crab cake is plump and moist with a crisp crust and has enough spice to accent, not overpower, the crab...."
INGREDIENTS
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Cucumber Tartar Sauce:
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•1 cup 1/8-inch cubes peeled and seeded cucumber
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•1/2 teaspoon salt
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•1/2 cup mayonnaise
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•1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped
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•2 tablespoons nonpareil capers, rinsed
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•1 teaspoon anchovy paste
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Crab Cakes:
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•1/2 cup plus 1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
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•1/4 cup mayonnaise
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•1 large egg, beaten
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•1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
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•1 scallion, white and green parts, finely chopped
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•1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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•1/2 teaspoon Delmarva Seasoning, or store-bought Old Bay Seasoning
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•1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, picked over for cartilage
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•vegetable oil for deep-frying