American Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients

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

1. 01
   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. 02
   Form the mixture into 8 equal-sized patties, being careful not to compact them too tightly.
3. 03
   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. 04
   Heat the butter in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and hot.
5. 05
   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. 06
   Remove the crab cakes from the skillet and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. 07
   Serve the crab cakes hot with lemon wedges and your choice of dipping sauce.