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crab cakes

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yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients For crab cakes

  • 1 lb
    fresh crabmeat
  • 1 c
    crushed saltine crackers
  • 1/2 c
    mayo with olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp
    yellow mustard
  • 1 Tbsp
    djon mustard
  • 1 lg
    egg
  • 1 Tbsp
    worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp
    old bay seasoning
  • 1 dash
    tabasco hot sauce
  • 1/2 bunch
    green onions-sliced thin
  • oil for deep frying

How To Make crab cakes

  • 1
    Spread crabmeat out on a cookie sheet.
  • 2
    Sprinkle top with crushed saltine crackers.
  • 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.
  • 4
    Using hands...Gently mix together. Let stand for 5 minutes.
  • 5
    Form mixture into 6 crab cakes. Do not pack the batter too firmly. Crab cakes need to be loose, yet hold their shape.
  • 6
    Heat enough oil in skillet {I used electric skillet}to cover crab cakes half way.
  • 7
    Deep fry 3 at a time. Fry until golden brown. {3 minutes per side}
  • 8
    Drain on a paper towel lined pan.
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