Welsh Family Kitchen
FAIDLEY'S CRAB CAKES  
The original was copied from Southern Living.
If you prefer a spicier crab cake you may add Old Bay
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
1 cup crushed saltines (~20)
1 quart vegetable oil
tartar sauce (optional)
Procedures:
  • ___Stir together the first 5 ingredients, fold in crabmeat and saltines. Let stand 5 minutes.
  • ___Shape mixture into 8 patties. Place on a wax paper-lined baking sheet; cover and chill 1 hour.
  • ___Fry crab cakes, in batches, in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden.
  • ___Drain on paper towels. Serve with tartar sauce, if desired.
Notes:
Note: To sauté crab cakes, cook in 3 tablespoons butter or oil in a large nonstick skillet 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
2011-01-06: We're going to try this.

12/05/2014