Maryland Crab Cakes With Tartar Sauce

1. 1

   Carefully pick through the crab meat to remove any cartilage.

2. 2

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, Old Bay Seasoning, lemon zest,parsley, Dijon mustard and mayonnaise.

3. 3

   Carefully fold in the crab meat, cover and refrigerate.

4. 4

   In a small mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise, capers, relish and shallots. Cover and refrigerate.

5. 5

   Adjust the top oven rack so that it is about 8 inches away from the broiler and preheat the broiler to to medium high.

6. 6

   Spray a cookie sheet with non-stick spray. Shape the crab meat mixture into 4 cakes and place them on the prepared cookie sheet.

7. 7

   Broil the crab cakes until they are golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes.

8. 8

   Turn the oven to 350u00b0F until the crab cakes are warmed through, about 4 to 5 minutes.

9. 9

   Serve each cake with a generous dollop of tartar sauce.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.