Classic Crab Cakes

Prep Time: 0 H 15 M Cook Time: 0 H 20 M Servings: 4 servings Source:

Ingredients

2 tablespoons sour cream

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1 cup soft, fresh breadcrumbs

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 1/4 teaspoons seafood seasoning

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound fresh lump crabmeat, drained

1 tablespoon butter

2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil

Directions

1. Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl. Fold in crabmeat. Shape crab mixture into 4 (4-inch) patties; chill 1 hour.

2. Melt butter with oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add crab cakes, and cook 4 to 6 minutes on each side or until golden.

Crab Cake BLT: Place bottom of 1 toasted bun on a serving plate; spread with 2 teaspoons mayonnaise, and top with 1 lettuce leaf, 2 cooked bacon slices, 1 Classic Crab Cake, 2 tomato slices, and top of toasted bun. Makes 1 serving.