Ingredients

  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1 c. fresh bread crumbs, divided
  • 1/4 c. mayonnaise or salad dressing
  • 1/4 c. fresh chopped parsley or 1 Tbsp. dried parsley
  • 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp. seafood seasoning or Old Bay
  • 1/4 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1 lb. crabmeat (not canned)
  • 1 Tbsp. margarine
  • 1 Tbsp. oil

Method

  • In medium bowl, combine egg, 3/4 cup bread crumbs, mayonnaise, parsley, Worcestershire, seasoning and dry mustard.
  • Dispose of any shells in crabmeat.
  • Gently mix in crabmeat and form into cakes.
  • Coat crab cakes in remaining bread crumbs and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon margarine and 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Pan-fry for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.