Crab Cakes

CRAB CAKES, MARYLAND LADY

Recipe By : TOM SHUNICK VIA MARYLAND SEAFOOD COOKBOOK
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:20
Categories : Deep Fried Seafood

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 pound crab meat -- Maryland Blue Crab
1 cup Italian bread crumbs
1 large egg
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dry mustard
margarine, butter or oil -- for frying

Remove all cartilage from crabmeat. In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, egg,
mayonnaise and seasonings.

Add crabmeat and mix gently but thoroughly. If mixture is too dry, add
a
little more mayonnaise.

Shape into 4-6 cakes.

Cook cakes in fry pan, in just enough fat to prevent sticking, until
browned; about 5 minutes on each side.

If desired may be deep fried at 350 degrees; 2-3 minutes.


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