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Make the crab cakes: Place half of the cracker crumbs in a large bowl.
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Drizzle in the egg, then stir in the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, parsley, celery leaves, celery seeds, mustard powder, chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste.
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Gently fold in the crabmeat.
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Form into six 3-inch-wide patties (about 1/2 cup crab mixture each).
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Spread the remaining cracker crumbs on a plate; press the crab cakes in the crumbs on both sides and around the edges.
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Transfer to a baking sheet.
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Cover and refrigerate until firm, 2 to 6 hours.
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Make the sauce: Mix the mayonnaise, lemon juice, pickles, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce and scallions in a small bowl.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
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Position a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat to 450 degrees F. Brush the crab cakes with the 6 tablespoons melted butter and bake until golden, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Meanwhile, make the salad: Gently toss the lettuce, endive, tomatoes, celery, scallions, chervil and parsley in a large bowl; drizzle with the olive oil, season with salt and pepper and toss again.
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Serve with the crab cakes and sauce.
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Photograph by Anna Williams