crab cakes

Ethel, LA
Updated on Jul 24, 2012

Easy Peasy!

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh crabmeat
  • 1 cup crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/2 cup mayo with olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon djon mustard
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning
  • 1 dash tabasco hot sauce
  • 1/2 bunch green onions-sliced thin
  • - oil for deep frying

How To Make crab cakes

  • Step 1
    Spread crabmeat out on a cookie sheet.
  • Step 2
    Sprinkle top with crushed saltine crackers.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl: mix mayo, egg, mustards, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning & Tabasco together. Mixing well. Pour mixture over crabmeat/crackers. Sprinkle green onions over top.
  • Step 4
    Using hands...Gently mix together. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Form mixture into 6 crab cakes. Do not pack the batter too firmly. Crab cakes need to be loose, yet hold their shape.
  • Step 6
    Heat enough oil in skillet {I used electric skillet}to cover crab cakes half way.
  • Step 7
    Deep fry 3 at a time. Fry until golden brown. {3 minutes per side}
  • Step 8
    Drain on a paper towel lined pan.

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