Maryland-style crab cakes

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsCrab meat
¼cupMayonnaise (preferably homemade)
2tablespoonsMinced parsley
½teaspoonSalt
½cupSoft bread crumbs
2largesEggs; beaten
8tablespoonsButter

Directions

GENTLY BLEND ALL INGREDIENTS, except the butter. Shape into 8-10 crab cakes and refrigerate 30 minutes. Melt butter in a large skillet and saute crab cakes until golden brown on all sides, 5-7 minutes. Serve with lemon wedges or an appropriate sauce.