Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• ½ red pepper, finely diced
• ¼ cup mayonnaise
• 3 scallions, thinly sliced
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 1½ tsp Old Bay Seasoning
• 1 pound lump crab meat, picked through for cartilage and shells
• 1¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ tsp kosher salt
• pinch ground black pepper
• 3 tbs vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine mayo, pepper, scallion, egg, mustard, lemon juice and old bay seasoning in a bowl and combine well.
2. Add the crab meat, breadcrumbs and salt and pepper and fold everything in being careful not to overmix. Let refrigerate for at least one hour.
3. After one hour, remove crab mixture from refrigerator and form patties as big or small as you like but making sure to keep them about 1 inch thick.
4. Heat skillet. Add oil and let get very hot. Test with a pinch of flour to see if it’s ready. When ready, add in crab cakes being careful not to overcrowd.
5. Fry crab cakes for about 4-5 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside on a wire rack until ready to serve.
6. Plate with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy.