Spicy Crab Cakes

Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/3 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
• hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco)
• 1/2 teaspoon bottled horseradish
• 1 large egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup saltine, finely crushed
• 12 ounces fresh crabmeat, picked over for shells and cartilage

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 400 degrees f.
• 2 in a large bowl mix together mayonnaise, both mustards, a generous dash of hot sauce, horseradish, and the egg.
• 3 gently stir in the saltines and crabmeat.
• 4 you may form the crabcakes immediately, however allowing the mixture to sit in the refrigerator for 1 hour will make the shaping easier.
• 5 divide the mixture into 4-6 large crabcakes, and place on a lightly oiled or nonstick baking sheet. (or make to your desired size - i use a 1/4 cup measure - and adjust your cooking time appropriately ).
• 6 bake for 15-20 minutes , or until a light golden brown.
• 7 serve immediately.
• 8 variation:.
• 9 baltimore crab cakes: add a dash of worcestershire sauce and old bay seasoning to taste.