Maryland Crab Cakes (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 pound of crab meat, picked over.
02 - 1/2 cup of seasoned breadcrumbs.
03 - 1/4 cup of mayo.
04 - 1 egg.
05 - 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard.
06 - 1 teaspoon of Worcestershire sauce.
07 - 1 teaspoon of Old Bay seasoning.
08 - 1 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley.
09 - 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
10 - Salt and pepper, to your liking.
11 - Oil for frying.
12 - Lemon wedges for serving.
13 - Extra mayo for dipping.

# Instructions:

01 - In a large bowl, carefully combine the crab meat and breadcrumbs.
02 - In a second bowl, mix together the mayo, egg, mustard, Worcestershire, Old Bay, parsley, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
03 - Gently fold the creamy mixture into the crab and breadcrumbs until combined.
04 - Make about 6-8 patties, about 1.5 cm thick and 7.5 cm wide, then chill them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
05 - Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook each patty for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
06 - Drain patties on paper towels and serve warm with lemon wedges and some extra mayo.

# Notes:

01 - A classic dish from Maryland, loved for its blue crab flavors.
02 - Chilling the patties helps them hold their shape during cooking.

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