He’s the captain of the kitchen and we aren’t mad about it! Dad’s Crab Cakes will make you break out of your shell and try something new! Draw the line in the sand with bland seafood, because these fresh crab vessels of goodness really float our boat with all that mayo, a sprinkle of Old Bay® seasoning, a dash of fresh lemon juice, and some sweet-talkin’ butter mixed in. Take the bait and try Dad’s Crab Cakes the next time oceanside fare is tempting your gills. It’s worth kicking up a fuss about! Aye, aye captain!
Ingredients
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice, plus more, to taste, for serving
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh lump crab meat
- 2/3 cup saltine cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Directions
Step 1 –In a large bowl, add the egg, the mayonnaise, the parsley, the Dijon mustard, the Worcestershire sauce, the Old Bay seasoning, 1 teaspoon of the lemon juice, and the salt and whisk to combine.
Step 2 –Add the crab meat to the egg mixture and top with the cracker crumbs. Use a rubber spatula to very gently fold them together, trying to avoid breaking up the crab meat.
Step 3 –Cover the bowl tightly and place it in the refrigerator to chill, for at least 30 minutes and up to 24 hours.
Step 4 –Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.
Step 5 –Generously grease an 18×26-inch rimmed baking sheet with nonstick spray or line it with a silicone baking mat.
Step 6 –Use a 1/2-cup measuring cup to portion the crab cake mixture into 6 mounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 7 –Use your hands to compact each of the crab cakes into mounds, eliminating any lumps, cracks, or splits. Avoid flattening them.
Step 8 –Use a pastry brush to coat the tops of the crab cakes with the butter.
Step 9 –Bake the crab cakes until they are lightly browned on top and around the edges, about 12–14 minutes.
Step 10 –Drizzle the crab cakes with the extra lemon juice.
Step 11 –Serve warm.
