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Deborah Lacks' Maryland Crab Cakes

Name: Deborah Lacks' Maryland Crab Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb crab meat; 1 cup breadcrumbs; 1 egg; 2 tbsp mayonnaise; 1 tsp mustard; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; Salt and pepper to taste; 2 tbsp vegetable oil

Deborah Lacks spent much of her life in Baltimore, where crab cakes are a beloved local dish, symbolizing her connection to the area.

Prep: 15 minutesCook: 25 minutesServes 8 servingsEasy

Ingredients

1 lb crab meat
1 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Salt and pepper to taste
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Instructions

1
Mix crab meat, breadcrumbs, egg, mayonnaise, mustard, and Worcestershire sauce.
2
Shape into patties.
3
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
4
Fry patties until golden brown on both sides.

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