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Crabcakes – Ritzy Style!

Crabcakes rich and ritzy recipe

Crabcakes – Rich & Ritzy Style!

Tons of crab cake recipes, but this one is about all crab, little filler and plenty of buttery flavor.

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Each Green Onions white and Green Parts
  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 24 Each Ritz Crackers crushed
  • 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
  • 1/4 Cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Cajun Seasoning
  • 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 Each Egg beaten
  • 1 Teaspoon Dry Mustard
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Old Bay Seafood Seasoning
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Granulated Garlic
  • 2 Teaspoons Lemon Juice
  • 1 Pound Lump Crab Meat

Instructions
 

  • Chop white part of onion very fine. Combine with the two tablespoons of butter in a small bowl. Microwave for 60 seconds to melt butter and soften onion.
  • In a large bowl add the chopped green parts of the onion, mayo, lemon juice, crushed crackers, breadcrumbs, and all seasonings. Add the melted butter and onion and combine everything thoroughly.
  • Gently add the lump crab meat folding it in to keep it from falling apart.
  • Refrigerate for an hour to let the crackers soak up the seasonings.
  • With an ice cream scoop, form into 10 patties – about 3 ounces each.
  • In a medium hot skillet, add a tablespoon of butter and a tablespoon of,vegetable oil,bring medium high heat and fry the patties until golden brown on each side.
  • If you want a crabcake the binds together more, you van add another 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs and a slightly beaten egg. These crabcakes are all about the crab meat!

Notes

This recipe courtesy of Maggie Mae’s Waterfront, Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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