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Best Ever Crab Cakes

Best Ever Crab Cakes

Emmy
These crab cakes are easy to make and the best I've ever eaten! Serve with coarse mustard on the plate or your favorite mustard sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Dishes
Servings 4
Calories 216 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon minced green onions
  • 4 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 8 ounces crabmeat
  • ½ cup crushed buttery round crackers
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions
 

  • Gather all ingredients.
  • Whisk egg, mayonnaise, green onions, lemon juice, tarragon, and pepper flakes together in a medium bowl.
  • Gently stir in crabmeat, being careful not to break up meat.
  • Gradually mix in cracker crumbs, adding until desired consistency is achieved.
  • Form crab mixture into 4 patties.
  • Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook patties in the skillet until golden brown, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.
  • Serve and enjoy!