Chef Johns Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• 8 saltine crackers, finely crushed
• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay)
• 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (Optional)
• salt to taste
• 1 pound fresh crabmeat, well drained
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter

Directions

1. Mix crushed crackers, mayonnaise, Dijon, seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, egg, cayenne, and salt together in a large bowl. Add crabmeat and stir until combined but still chunky. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
2. Sprinkle bread crumbs onto a plate. Shape chilled crab mixture into four small, thick patties. Coat patties completely with bread crumbs.
3. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add crab cakes and cook until golden brown, about 4 minutes per side.