Crab Cakes

Submitted by swirlycinnacakes

"A favorite appetizer"

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh white breadcrumbs
• 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons scallions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 lb crabmeat or (6 ounce) cans crabmeat, drained
• 3 tablespoons oil
• lemon wedge, to serve

directions

1. Mix together the egg, bread crumbs, may, scallion, parsley, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper in a med bowl. Fold in the crabmeat. Use your hands to form the mixture into 8 balls, then press into small patties.
2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over med heat. Add the crab cakes and cook for 3 to 4 mins on each side, until deep golden brown.
3. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Serve hot, passing lemon wedges and tartar sauce at the table.