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For the crab cakes: In a mixing bowl, mix all the ingredients except the crab until thoroughly mixed.
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Gently stir in the crab, being careful not to break up lumps.
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Place in the refrigerator to chill while you prepare the corn relish.
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For the corn relish: Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Grill the corn on all sides.
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Kernels should be mostly browned and lightly charred.
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Next, cut the tomatoes and onion into small dice, and then toss them in a bowl with the parsley, garlic, seafood seasoning, and vinegar.
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Then, cut the kernels from the cobs, being careful not to include any cob or silk.
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Add to the bowl and stir.
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Finish with the mayo, stirring well.
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(Add more mayo to the mix if too loose.
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Relish should be thick and easy to spoon onto the crab cakes.)
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Next, portion the crab mixture into bite-sized cakes.
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Pour the flour onto a plate.
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Place the cakes in the flour and toss to coat lightly.
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You do not want a thick layer of flour.
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Heat a large saute pan over medium heat.
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Add 3 tablespoons butter.
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When the butter is melted, add the crab cakes and cook until golden brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
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Transfer the cakes to a paper towel to drain.
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Season with salt.
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Cook the rest of the cakes in batches, adding more butter as needed.
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You can wipe out the pan between batches if there are overcooked bits.
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Top each cake with corn relish and serve.