Mimi's Maryland Crab Cakes

This is my mom's (Mimi's) crab cake recipe, and I think it's the best! She originally came to Florida from Baltimore, and they know their crab cakes there! This might even be an Old Bay recipe, I don't know. I like to make these and my potato salad and Mimi's baked beans for "special" occasions. Mimi used to serve her crab cakes with her coleslaw as a side dish. This recipe makes 8-10 cakes depending on the size.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 4
• Yields: 8-10 cakes

Ingredients

• 1  lb  fancy white crab meat (and claw)
• 1  teaspoon  Old Bay Seasoning
• 1⁄4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1  tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1  tablespoon Dijon mustard or 1  tablespoon Worcestershire sauce or 1  tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1  tablespoon  chopped fresh parsley or 1  teaspoon dried parsley
• 1  tablespoon baking powder
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup  prepared  Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
•  canola oil, for quick frying

Directions

1. Mix all ingredients (except canola oil) together and shape into cakes (about 8-10).
2. In large skillet, heat canola oil over medium heat.
3. Add cakes and cook, turning once, until brown (~3 to 5 minutes per side).
4. Drain well on absorbent paper.
5. Serve with tartar sauce or Dijon mustard, or make crab cake sandwiches with lettuce & tomato.