aunt ruth's crab cakes

Ingredients

• Servings: 16
• 16 saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 pound flaked cooked crabmeat
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1 1/2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as old bay®) (optional)
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 20 mins


• stir the cracker crumbs and water together in a mixing bowl. let stand 1 minute to soften the crackers. add the crabmeat, egg, mustard, and mayonnaise. season with worcestershire sauce, seafood seasoning, salt, and black pepper; stir until evenly mixed.
• heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. form the crab mixture into patties 3/4-inch thick. cook in the hot oil until golden brown on each side and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. drain on a paper towel-lined plate before serving.