Ingredients

• Ingredients for Crab Cakes
• ½ c mayonnaise
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 T. Dijon mustard
• 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 2 dashes tabasco sauce
• ¼ tsp. white pepper
• 1 lb. superior lump crabmeat (jumbo lump, not the back fin)
• 24 saltine or Keebler crackers, finely crushed
• Pam Spray
• Ingredients for Lemon Caper Sauce
• 1 cup plus 2 T. mayonnaise
• 3 T. fresh squeezed lemon juice
• 1 tsp. grater lemon rind
• ½ tsp. dried dill
• 2 T. fresh chives, snipped into sm. Pieces
• 3 T. choice capers
• Dash of tabasco sauce

Method

Step 1

Preparation steps for crab cakes:

Step 2

Spray two baking sheets with Pam.

Step 3

Whisk mayonnaise, eggs, mustard, and all seasonings in mixing bowl. Gently add crab and crackers.

Step 4

Roll mixture into 1-inch balls.

Step 5

Place on prepared baking sheets and chill. (Can be made 4 hours before serving)

Step 6

Preheat broiler.

Step 7

Broil crab cakes until brown and cooked through. Watch carefully to avoid scorching.

Step 8

Turn once about 5 minutes.

Step 9

Serve with Lemon Caper Sauce.

Step 10

Preparation steps for Lemon Caper sauce: Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Taste for seasoning. This can be made a couple of days in advance.