Aunt Ruth's Crab Cakes

Ingredients

• saltine crackers, finely crushed
• tablespoon swater
• pound flaked cooked crabmeat
• large egg, beaten
• tablespoon smayonnaise
• tablespoon prepared mustard
• tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®) (Optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon sWorcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

1. Stir together crushed crackers and water in a large bowl. Let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Fold in crabmeat, egg, mayonnaise, and mustard. Add seafood seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently until evenly mixed. Form crab mixture into 3/4 inch thick patties and place on a tray.
2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
3. Cook patties in hot oil until golden brown and hot in the center, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel lined plate before serving.

Tips

We have determined the nutritional value of oil for frying based on a retention value of 10% after cooking. The exact amount will vary depending on cooking time and temperature, ingredient density, and the specific type of oil used.