Maryland Crab Cakes With Caper Sauce

• CRAB CAKES
• fresh lump crabmeat↗1 lb
• saltine crackers↗6 -8

  finely crushed

• mayonnaise↗1⁄2 cup
• large egg↗1

  lightly beaten

• fresh parsley↗1 tablespoon

  minced

• Old Bay Seasoning1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• dry mustard1⁄2 teaspoon
• pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• Worcestershire sauce↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• butter↗2 tablespoons
• CAPER SAUCE
• mayonnaise↗1 cup
• shallots↗3

  minced

• lemon zest↗2 teaspoons
• tablespoons lemon juice, fresh↗1 1⁄2
• tablespoons capers, drained and coarsely chopped↗1 1⁄2
• teaspoon salt↗1⁄4
• teaspoon pepper↗1⁄4

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine all of the caper sauce ingredients in a small bowl.

2. 2

   Whisk together to combine and chill until crab cakes are ready.

3. 3

   Drain the crab meat and remove any bits of shell.

4. 4

   Combine the crushed crackers, mayonnaise, egg, parsley, Old Bay, mustard, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce.

5. 5

   Gently fold in the crab meat.

6. 6

   Shape into 8 thin patties.

7. 7

   Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

8. 8

   Add the crab cakes and cook in batches 4-5 min on each side or until golden.

9. 9

   Drain on paper towels and repeat with remaining crab cakes.

10. 10

    Serve with caper sauce.