Chef John's Crab Cakes

These are what crab cakes are supposed to be like. They are basically a fried lump of crabmeat, held together with a minimum of filler. Delicious!

Chef John's Crab Cakes
Ingredients

• 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ½ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• ¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• salt to taste
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
• ¼ cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter

Instructions
 Step 1
Mix saltine crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, salt, and cayenne pepper in a large bowl.

 Step 2
Stir in crabmeat until mixture is combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

 Step 3
Sprinkle breadcrumbs on a plate.

 Step 4
Shape chilled crab mixture into 4 small thick patties; coat completely with bread crumbs.

 Step 5
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-heat; cook crab cakes until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.

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