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Neighbor traded me some lump crab meat, for teaching his wife how to make these. I always bring these to our neighborhood cook outs, and he felt it was a skill she needed to learn. Held cooking class after she got off work today. Killed a bottle of chilled Chardonnay during class. Cooked them in an old LeCreuset cast iron skillet. Nothing works as well as cast iron for crab cakes. Made dinner out of my share. Finished off the rest of the cold Avocado and Leek soup, and some redskin 'tater salad as well. <burp>  ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes_zpsgvw4ykkv.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes%202_zpskbnchrw8.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes%203_zpseqh4bbbj.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes%204_zpsihbu9lgx.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes%205_zpsfdflb1gf.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://i626.photobucket.com/albums/tt349/Knocky/2015%20First%20Half/Crab%20Cakes%206_zpskzz4cnen.jpg) The recipe is one that I developed, and used for many years in my restaurants. I have not tasted a better one. Redolent with rich crab inside, crispy, crusty on the outside. Crab Cakes
One beaten egg
1/4 cup Hellmann's Mayo
Several tablespoons of chopped scallion/ parsley mix
Dash of Salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper
16 ounces of Lump Crab meat
1/2 cup bread crumbs. (A Hot Dog roll in the food processor works great for the crumbs). Add in 5 or 6 Ritz crackers when you make the crumbs. I like a bit of Tony Chachere's seasoning in the bread mix.
In a bowl, mix the first 4 ingredients, then add in the crab meat. Mix in the crumbs, until you get a mixture that will hold together when you make a patty. Add a little more Mayo if needed to keep the cakes together. Do not add much more though.
Form patties in your hands. Have some of the crumbs on a plate. Briefly lay them in some of the crumbs, and sauté in a mix of butter and olive oil. Brown on one side, then turn and brown on the other side.
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Yup that's the way. Right down to the Dukes and Tony's.  I do add a pinch of Old Bay for the memories. Recipe going up top!!! Looks great Sam!!
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Pretty close to mine though I use straight Ritz crackers and I like some finely chopped bell pepper, a touch of cayenne and lemon juice.
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Baltimore lump cakes or go home !!!
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I'm sure I can make some great crab cakes given the knowledge here but given these folks are 15 minutes from the house and have a take out window https://gandmcrabcakes.comI bring them home raw and fry or broil as mood dictates and crack a beer.
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Going to blame you guys for my Dukes addiction. Had to order another short case the other day
No crabs here but I bet I could order some canned crab meat.
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nothing like a good restaurant with take out service, close to home. 
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I see the Duke's mayo in the pic, and the recipe calls for Hellman's.....I can get Hellman's, but am curious as to how the 2 compare to each other. I really need to make these though. Thank You for the recipe
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Sam--thanks for the proven recipe. It's been a long time since I've had crab cakes, one of my favorites.
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I see the Duke's mayo in the pic, and the recipe calls for Hellman's.....I can get Hellman's, but am curious as to how the 2 compare to each other. I really need to make these though. Thank You for the recipe Dukes contains vinegar and a more egg yolk flavor. Made about 2 miles up the road from me in SC. Great for potato salad!! Hellmann's is a bit sweeter. Great for crab cakes and tuna fish as examples. Both are excellent and each has its own place. I also hear that BestFoods mayo is great!!
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bubbajay, back in my restaurant days, I was using Hellmanns for the recipe. I still like that brand, and usually keep it on hand, as well as my trusty jar of Dukes.
Dukes was the only brand in house today, and that's what I used. Both work.
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Oh man Sam.....perfect. I envy you guys that have access to fresh seafood. Dukes is the bomb, and like Keith, I need to order some more.
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Sam, that is a solid recipe and some damn good looking crab cakes. I've been wanting to make some crab cakes, but haven't seen the tins on sale. When they come up 2 for 1, I always nail 4 when that happens, but not lately. Always a good time teaching a friend to cook better food. Any time to teach her a quick aioli or remolade topper? Like byc said about the Old Bay and Sam using Tony's in this recipe. Gotta keep the history alive. BTW, who'd you have to hold up for that Le Creuset cast iron pan? Class cowboy there.
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Greg, we did not have time for fancy sauces. She had to get home and fix dinner for the family. I did show her my basic Tartar sauce. (Dukes, Tony's, Relish, Chopped Onion, Horseradish)
The 50+ year old Le Creuset pan was snagged off eBay, for about $20 bucks. Can't remember exactly.
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Those look great, Sam. As I understand it, Best Foods and Hellmans are the same, just different names for East and West. I have never seen Dukes out here though.
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Sam, Perfect, right down to the J.Lohr Chardonnay !
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Maybe, would have swapped out the parsley, for coriander/cilantro & sweet chilli dipping sauce on the side ! 
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Folks can, of course swap any of my recipe ingredients, and most likely still have a good end product. Personal taste is very important with cooking.
The Parsley/Scallion mix is one that I have used extensively on my restaurnts for many years, and a variety of dishes. It simply works.
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Greg, we did not have time for fancy sauces. She had to get home and fix dinner for the family. I did show her my basic Tartar sauce. (Dukes, Tony's, Relish, Chopped Onion, Horseradish)
The 50+ year old Le Creuset pan was snagged off eBay, for about $20 bucks. Can't remember exactly. You got her the tartar sauce. That's way good enough for starters. Mine's close to yours, but I use a little fresh lime and chopped up dill pickles, with a little pickle juice poured in, too. I'd say that Le Creuset pan for $20 was a nice deal.
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