Ingredients
Method
- Pick through the fresh jumbo lump crab meat to ensure all shell fragments are removed. Drain any excess moisture without breaking up the lumps.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the egg, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, Old Bay seasoning, fresh lemon juice, finely minced garlic, and chopped parsley until smooth.
- Add the 1/3 cup panko or crushed saltines to the wet binder and stir until evenly combined.
- Add the jumbo lump crab meat to the bowl. Using a flexible rubber spatula, gently fold the crab into the binder without breaking up the large lumps.
- Divide the mixture into 4 equal portions and shape gently into tall, thick, rounded mounds. Do not flatten into thin patties.
- Place the crab cakes on a parchment-lined plate, cover loosely, and refrigerate for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and transfer the chilled crab cakes onto the sheet.
- Mix the melted butter and extra-virgin olive oil together, then drizzle evenly over the crab cakes. Dust lightly with extra Old Bay.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the tops are deeply golden brown and sizzling.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot with lemon wedges.
Notes
- Chilling is mandatory to prevent low-filler crab cakes from spreading or breaking in the oven.
- Do not flip the crab cakes during baking; high oven heat browns the tops evenly while keeping the centers juicy.
- Do not flip the crab cakes during baking; high oven heat browns the tops evenly while keeping the centers juicy.
