Who doesn’t love a crab cake? This is a go-to for the husband. He’s been known to whip up a batch of these when we have a lazy Sunday afternoon (not that we’ve had many of those, but come 2017 watch out)!
CRABCAKES
· 1c mayonnaise
· 1 egg
· 1/4c Chives or scallions, finely chopped
· 1/4c Italian parsley, finely chopped
· 3T Dijon mustard
· ½ tsp black pepper
· 2c crushed saltines
· 2 lbs lump Crab meat, picked over for shells
· 4 tsp fresh lemon juice
· 1/4c olive oil
· 1/4c butter
- Combine mayonnaise, egg, chives, parsley, Dijon and black pepper
- Mix saltines into above mixture
- Add crab and lemon juice to mixture, combine gently – DO NOT OVER MIX
- Form into patties and place on parchment lined tray, place in fridge to set
- Heat olive oil in large flat bottom skilled
- Add butter and melt gently
- Remove patties from fridge, place gently in hot oil
- Cook until golden on each side
- Serve warm
