CRAB CAKES,  MARYLAND LADY

Recipe By     : TOM SHUNICK VIA  MARYLAND SEAFOOD COOKBOOK
Serving Size  : 6    Preparation Time :0:20
Categories    : Deep Fried                       Seafood

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  1      pound         crab meat -- Maryland Blue Crab
  1      cup           Italian bread crumbs
  1      large         egg
    1/4  cup           mayonnaise
    1/2  teaspoon      salt
    1/4  teaspoon      pepper
  1      teaspoon      Worcestershire sauce
  1      teaspoon      dry mustard
                       margarine, butter or oil -- for frying

Remove all cartilage from crabmeat.  In a bowl, mix breadcrumbs, egg,
mayonnaise and seasonings.

Add crabmeat and mix gently but thoroughly.  If mixture is too dry,  add
a
little more mayonnaise.

Shape into 4-6 cakes.

Cook cakes in fry pan, in just enough fat to prevent sticking, until
browned; about 5 minutes on each side.

If desired may be deep fried at  350 degrees;  2-3 minutes.


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