Basic Maryland Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 1 lb crabmeat
• 1 egg, large
• 1 cup bread cubes
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon onion flakes (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon parsley flakes
• 1 teaspoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• cooking oil (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Pick through crab meat for any leftover pieces of shell.

2. 2

   Lightly beat egg in medium bowl.

3. 3

   Add all seasonings to egg and mix well.

4. 4

   Add bread cubes to mixture and mix well.

5. 5

   Gently fold crab meat into mixture.

6. 6

   Shape into crab cakes.

7. 7

   If using oil, heat oil.

8. 8

   Pan fry until both sides are evenly done.

9. 9

   Serve plain or with lemon juice or tartar sauce.