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Robert St. John

Restaurateur, author, enthusiastic traveler, & world-class eater.

90% Crab Cakes

Ingredients

½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 TB Old Bay seasoning
½ cup green onions, sliced
2 ea eggs
zest of 1 lemon
1 ½ lbs fresh lump crabmeat
½ cup panko breadcrumbs

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375. Preheat flat griddle to 350.

Combine all ingredients except panko and crabmeat. Gently fold in the crabmeat and panko. Using 1/3 cup of mix, form into cakes by hand, about 1 inch thick. Place on hot flat griddle and cook until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes each side. Transfer to a lined baking sheet and finish in oven until the center is hot, about 8-10 minutes. Serve with Seafood remoulade Sauce

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