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Blue Crab Cakes

AmericanSeafoodEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tbsp mayonnaise
  • 2 tsp prepared Creole mustard
  • 2 tsp prepared horseradish
  • 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 0.5 tsp crab boil seasoning
  • 1 tsp coarsely ground black pepper
  • 0.3 tsp salt
  • 5 dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1 lb crabmeat, picked over for shells
  • 0.8 cup saltine cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cup minced red bell pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 lemon, cut into wedges

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a large bowl, stir together the egg, mayonnaise, mustard, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce, crab boil seasoning, pepper, salt, and hot sauce.

  2. 2

    Gently fold in the crabmeat, cracker crumbs, and minced bell pepper.

  3. 3

    Form the mixture into 8 patties, each about 3/4 inch thick.

  4. 4

    Warm the olive oil and butter together in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  5. 5

    Fry the crab cakes for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.

  6. 6

    Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.