Chesapeake Bay Crab Cakes

By mhatkinson

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons mayonnaise, divided
• 1 1/4 teaspoons Old Bay seasoning, divided
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried parsley flakes
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 large egg
• 4 saltine crackers, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 or 4 drops hot sauce
• 1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained
• Paprika
• Tartar Sauce
• Garnishes: fresh chives, lemon slices

Details

Servings 12

Preparation

Step 1

Stir together 3 tablespoons mayonnaise, 3/4 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, and next 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; gently stir in crabmeat.

Shape into 12 patties. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet.

Stir together remaining 3 tablespoons mayonnaise and remaining 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning; spread evenly on crab cakes. Sprinkle with paprika.

Bake at 350 for 20 minutes or until lightly browned. (Do not overbake.) Garnish, if desired, and serve with tartar sauce