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Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab Cakes

Serves 6

cuisine: American

meal type: Entrée

technique: Quick, Sautéed



2 pounds fresh Chesapeake all lump blue crab, picked 1/3 cup fresh made mayonnaise 1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2-3 extra large eggs 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed 1 teaspoon Old Bay or other seafood seasoning 1/2 cup fresh soft bread crumbs 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 2 tablespoons green onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon zest of fresh lemon 1 pinch of cayenne pepper 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish Salt and pepper, to taste Flour Clarified butter or peanut oil for sauté

Combine all ingredients except crabmeat. Taste and adjust seasoning. Gently fold into crabmeat. Portion into 3 1/2 ounce cakes. Lightly flour, saute in clarified butter or peanut oil. Serve immediately.