American Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 pound lump crab meat
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 unit egg beaten
• 1 unit salt
• 1 unit black pepper
• 2 tablespoons butter for frying

Instructions

1. 1 In a large bowl, gently combine the crab meat, breadcrumbs, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, parsley, beaten egg, salt, and black pepper.
2. 2 Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, being careful not to compact them too tightly.
3. 3 Place the formed crab cakes on a baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to help them hold their shape during cooking.
4. 4 Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
5. 5 Carefully add the crab cakes to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and heated through.
6. 6 Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. 7 Serve the crab cakes hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.