Maryland Crab Cakes
The less binder, the better they tasted-but the more they fell apart. Where was the sweet spot?
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Before You Begin
Jumbo lump crabmeat is available at the fish counter of most grocery stores. If you can't find it, you can use pasteurized lump crabmeat.
Instructions
1.
MAKE CRAB MIXTURE Process crackers in food processor until finely ground. Dry crabmeat well with paper towels. Using rubber spatula, gently -combine crabmeat, ΒΌ cup cracker crumbs, scallions, melted butter, mayonnaise, egg yolk, mustard, hot sauce, and Old Bay in large bowl.
2.
SHAPE CAKES Divide mixture into 4 equal portions and shape into tight, mounded cakes. Press top of each cake in remaining crumbs. Transfer crumb side down to large plate and refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
3.
BROIL CAKES Adjust oven rack to upper-middle position and heat broiler. Grease 8-inch square area in center of rimmed baking sheet with softened butter. Transfer crab cakes to prepared baking sheet, crumb side down. Broil until crab cakes are golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges.
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