Ingredients

  • 3 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from crustless French bread
  • 8 ounces crabmeat, well drained
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill
  • 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large egg, beaten to blend
  • 3 tablespoons butter

Method

  • Mix 2 cups breadcrumbs, crabmeat, onion, dill, and Old Bay seasoning in large bowl until well combined.
  • Stir in mayonnaise, mustard, and lemon juice.
  • Season mixture with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in egg.
  • Form mixture into eight 1/2-inch-thick patties.
  • Place remaining 1 cup breadcrumbs on plate.
  • Coat crab cakes with breadcrumbs.
  • Transfer to baking sheet.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours.
  • Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium heat.
  • In 2 batches, saute crab cakes until golden, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot.