Maryland Crab Cakes

Here is my variation on a traditional Maryland Crab cake. We started vacationing in Maryland where we started making these, but now we rent a house in North Carolina, thus the southern influence on the recipe.

By Rob Barrett

Yield:
4-5 Servings
Course:
Entrée

Ingredients

1 lb crab, fresh if possible
1 cup Ritz Crackers, crumbled
1 egg, beaten
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon dijon mustard, sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

Mix together all ingredients and form into small patties.
In a frying pan on medium heat, melt a little butter if necessary, then fry each patty for 3 or 4 minutes a side until just browned and firm. Serve hot.